SUNDAY at SUNOL REGIONAL WILDERNESS

SUNOL REGIONAL WILDERNESS

Hike Date:  Sunday, May 25, 2025

Leader:  Leonard Gabriele

Leader's Email: leonardgabriele@sbcglobal.net

Leader's Phone:  ‭(415) 309-0337‬

Hike Rating:  Level-4

Hike Mileage:  9.3 miles

Elevation Gain:  1,988'

Description:  If you take the name Little Yosemite too literally, you'll be disappointed by this hike. There is no granite scoured clean and polished by glaciers, no hanging valleys with waterfalls. The park is an ancient sea bed lifted over millions of years by the slow and persistent migration of tectonic plates. Many of the hills were cleared for grazing and terraced by the movement of cattle. We will be circling the park, hiking fire roads and trails through all these features including a recovering Spring 2024 fire zone. There is also a chance to see how trails are scratched across steep terrain with machines, hard labor, and hand tools. Be prepared for a few narrow trails with steep drop offs, possible hot weather, and not much shade.

Bring / Wear:  Bring lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, hiking poles, (if you use them) and sturdy hiking boots. The trails and fire roads are exposed and it could be hot. Check the weather report for that day and dress appropriately. .

Rain Policy:  Canceled in the event of a heat advisory.

Dogs:  Dogs are allowed off leash and under voice control. They must be leashed near roads, picnic areas, and when cattle or horses are present..

Are you up for the hike?  Here are the meeting options.

• East Bay Carpooling Location (9:10 am): Rockridge BART station. Meet at the bottom of the escalators.  There's free and ample parking.

• SF Carpooling Location (8:55 am): Whole Foods @ 2001 Market St. Meet on the Dolores St. side. There's parking on the street or below the building.

NOTE:  Please only show up at the carpooling locations if you have arranged ahead of time to be a rider (or driver).  See Carpool Fees below.

• TRAILHEAD MEETING LOCATION (10:00 am, departing at 10:15):  We will meet and begin the hike at the last parking lot at the end of Geary Road. see Google Maps Link.

Total Driving Distance (round trip):  100 miles (SF), 80 miles (Rockridge BART).

Carpool Fees (per passenger):  $16 (SF) or $11 (Rockridge BART).

NOTE: I'll reach out to those registered who have indicated that they need/want a ride or can take passengers.  If you need to contact me for whatever reason, please do so before Friday @ 3:00 pm the day before the hike.