MITCNC/Harvard/CMU Hike: Crystal Springs
Sunday, January 27, 2019
10:00 AM
Distance: ~10 miles round-trip, easy
Elevation Gain: ~180'
Estimated Time: ~4.5 hours
SOLD OUT!!
Register with your email address and with the number of people in your party, thus ensuring that you will receive notification of any change or cancellation.
Description:
This hike is pretty civilized, what with one part having park benches and the paved trail with a dashed yellow line down the middle (there's even a speed limit!).
Despite the civilized location, the Sawyer Camp trail is quite lovely. It brings you right up to the gorgeous Crystal Springs and San Andreas lakes -- you know, the ones you see along I-280. Even for the Bay Area, this area is exceptionally beautiful.
What to Bring:
The usual: water, lunch, and a snack. Rain gear and warm clothes, and/or a sunhat may be advisable depending on the weather.
Directions:
See http://tinyurl.com/bhc2t3y for a Google map.
Take 280 north or south to exit 36, Black Mt. Rd/Haynes Rd, and turn west. At T junction, follow sign pointing left to Sawyer Camp Trail. Proceed 1.3 mi to trailhead on the right. Park along the street and meet inside the gate.
Carpooling:
Carpooling is always a good idea. The https://www.groupcarpool.com/ site might be worth using. Especially because we are expecting very heavy turnout for this event, and there may not be enough parking to accommodate everyone.
I have personally set up a site to coordinate carpooling, but this is not officially endorsed by any of the sponsoring organizations:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/wc0q2f
Rain policy:
This being a paved path, light rain does not cancel. If it's forecast to rain significantly, the hike is off and we will send out an email no later than 8 AM the morning of the hike to all persons who have RSVP'ed.
Disclaimers:
Joining any hike is entirely voluntary and participants assume any and all risks associated with the activities. By registering or attending this event, participants agree to the conditions posted at: http://northerncalifornia.alumclub.mit.edu/s/1314/images/gid25/editor_documents/event_documents/liability_waiver.pdf
Restrooms are available at the trailhead, and also along the trail.
This trail is wheelchair accessible.
No Dogs (sorry!). Dogs are not permitted on this trail.
SOLD OUT!
Contact:
HCSF/HCSV:
John Yook
jbyook at hotmail
6 1 7- five four 8 .61`eighty one
MITCNC:
Lyman Hurd
mitcnchikers-owner ==at== yahoogroups ==dot== com
Cell: 13 * 19 * 59 * 179 * 2953