Bay Area Hiking, Walking, Wellness Club

Hello Ocean Lovers, If you don't have any plans on Saturday Let's go meet new friends for Green Exercise a wellness hike by the beach, enjoy fresh Ocean air, Healing Sea for our physical health and mental well-being😇

This segment of the CA Coastal Trail runs parallel to the Pacific Coast along what used to be the Ocean Shore Railroad. The railroad itself was in operation for just 15 years before it was driven out of business in the early 1920s by the automobile.

It's truly a destination trail. It offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, access to several beaches and excellent nature viewing. Bird watching is quite good and a popular activity here. Red-tailed hawks, blue herons and red-winged blackbirds are spotted frequently, and large hawks can often be seen perched on benches and the trail's split-rail fence. Half Moon Bay State Beach is also home of the world-famous Mavericks, a surfing spot Pillar Point that's visible from the trail.

*Meet 1:30pm at Half Moon bay trailhead parking lot
699 Thone Ave #601, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kwkob8KxTBc6yZZn7
*Hike Time: 2pm
Level: Easy
Length: 5-6 miles
Time: 3-3.5 hours
Elevation gain: 350 ft
Route type: Hike Trail & Beach
Exposure: Sun
Views: Amazingly Beautiful
Parking: Free
Dogs: NO!

Bring Smiles for Miles! water, beach blanket, dress for the weather, wear layer, snacks...
Wear hiking & Bring beach shoes..

Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not on the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/z8vonq

Optional dinner with Sunset after hiking dinner TBD coming soon...

*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞

*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.

*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.

Participation in this event is strictly voluntary. The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.

*DISCLAIMER: By participating in this wellness hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. Disclaimer:

*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5-8 miles without any health issues.

If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 5-8 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to the hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation!

I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together.
Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi💝

❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️
*Three courses available upon request:
https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid
*By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you.
*These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.

Skyline Ridge: Preserve offers 2,143-acres of remarkably varied landscape that includes ridge vistas, expansive meadows, a pond for nature study, and a quiet lake frequented by migrating birds.

Russian Ridge: This 3,137-acre preserve known for its showy display of wildflowers in spring. In summer, the hills turn to gold with the late evening sunlight. Autumn, when the fog recedes, is the ideal time to enjoy the ridge views of San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains through the crisp, clean air. Winter storms occasionally dust the top of the hills with snow.
Funding from the California Park and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984

The best time to hike for wildflowers at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in California is in the spring, especially from March to May.
When to visit

• Spring: The preserve is especially colorful in the spring with native wildflowers like poppies and lupine.
• Fall and winter: The weather is also good for hiking at Russian Ridge.
• Summer: You can hike in the summer if you leave early or hike later in the day.

What to expect: Wildflowers
In the spring, you'll see wildflowers like owl's clover, johnny-jump-up, checker-bloom, lupine, filaree, clarkia, California poppy, blue-eyed grass, mule ear sunflower, and tidytips.
Views
You'll see views of the South Bay, Mission Peak, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean.
Hiking
The Ridge Trail is a loop trail that's generally considered easy. There are a few hills to hike up.
Other considerations
Stay on established trails.
All areas in Russian Ridge Preserve are closed to off-trail use during wildflower season.
You'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Horseshoe Lake - Alpine Pond - Borel Hill
This is a very pretty place in the string of open-space preserves along Highway 35 also known as Skyline Boulevard.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/horseshoe-lake-alpine-pond-borel-hill

The Borel Hill, named for Antonio Borel who lived here, climbs to a scenic view of the South Bay area at 2,572 feet.

Wildflowers
In the spring this preserve explodes with color as the native wildflowers – primarily poppies and lupine – put on a showy display. By May and June, gumweed, mules ears, farewell-to-spring, and brodiaea bloom.

*Meetup 12 noon @ Trailhead Skyline Ridge Parking lot
22000 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMQUGXwqb4Jsiw6Y6
*Hike time: 12:30pm

*Encouraging carpooling, if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/cjkf2v

Parking: Free
Level: Moderate+
Length: 7 Miles+
Elevation: 1,100ft+
Route: Loop+Out & back
Exposure: Sun & Shade
Dog: Park Not allowed!
Views: Incredible! + Beautiful wildflowers

Wear Hiking shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, hiking poles, snacks...

*I have applied for MROSD Hiking Permit for our Club. Yay!✌️🤗
*****An approved permit! for us Hiking in Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge*

Optional:
After hiking outdoor early dinner at Alice's http://www.alicesrestaurant.com
Only 15 minutes drive to there
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062

*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞

*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.

*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.

Participation in this event is strictly voluntary. The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.

*DISCLAIMER: By participating in this wellness hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability.

*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 7-8 miles without any health issues.

If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to walk/hike 7-8 miles without health issues we CAN NOT approve you come to the hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation!

I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together.
Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi💝

❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️
*Three courses available upon request:
https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid
*By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you.
*These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.

Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve give rise to a variety of plant communities: ponderosa pine, redwood, closed-cone pine cypress, montane hardwood conifer, mixed chaparral, and annual grassland. The wildlife community includes amphibians, birds, bats, black-tailed deer, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, and gray fox.

Highlight beautiful surroundings, peaceful hikes, and abundant wildlife. Challenges include limited shade and rocky terrain.

Meet 1:30pm Parking lot at Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bc8XYpvFb72gAMnq5
Address: Martin Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hike time: 2pm
Level: Moderately challenging route
Length: 3-5 miles
Elevation gain: 360ft+
Route type: loop
Parking: Free
Hike Time estimate: 2.5-3 Hours
Views: Beautiful, Forest, wildflowers, Wildlife...
Dogs: NO

Bring Smiles for Miles! Water, Dress layers for the weather, Snacks, Hiking Poles optional, Sunscreen...Wear Hiking Shoes

Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message, NOT on the message board, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/xc6nqp

*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$10 to keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞

*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.

*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.

Participation in this event is strictly voluntary. The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk.

*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles without any health issues.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.

*DISCLAIMER: By participating in this wellness hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability.

If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 5 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to the hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation!

I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together.
Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi💝

❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️
*Three courses available upon request:
https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid
*By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you.
*These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.

Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space
It's in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in South Santa Clara County. A glistening creek runs along the Llagas Meadow and deer, bobcat, mountain lions, and other wildlife roam throughout the preserve. In the spring months, wildflowers adorn the meadow and hillsides. Recreation amenities include parking for cars, accessible restrooms...

*I have applied for a permit for us to hike this Open Space*
I have an approved permit!
The park will have parking reserved for our group in their overflow lot just past the main parking lot. There are no parking issues for us and no parking fees as well.

Meet 1pm near the restrooms 1st the main parking lot
Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space
4289 Casa Loma Road · Morgan Hill, CA
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/A8FG2CwTewyA1zuJ8
Hike time: 1:30pm
Level: Level: Moderate+
Length: 5 miles+
Elevation gain: 800ft+
Route type: loop
Parking: Free
Hike Time estimate: 2.5 Hours
Views, Beautiful, Forest, wildflowers, Wildlife...
Dogs: aren't allowed on this trail

Bring Smiles for Miles! Water, dress for the weather, Snacks, Hiking Poles, Sunscreen...Wear Hiking Shoes

Steep trails lead to excellent vistas at Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, which covers a swath of the rugged foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The high ridges look out over much of Silicon Valley; on clear days you can see the white domes of the telescopes atop Mount Hamilton. It's difficult to imagine such rough country so close to civilization till you actually get out there.

This hike is more of a half-day outing covering the main trails at Rancho Canada del Oro. It has two significant climbs on the first half of the loop and is all downhill on the second half. You'll get a good workout. Spring wildflower season is the best time to visit when the hills are still vivid green...

Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message, NOT on the message board, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ksv0ne

*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞

*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.

We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us 5 miles without any health issues. If you don't workout, hiking a minimum of 5-8 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be a good fit for you.

*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.

Participation in this event is strictly voluntary. The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.

*DISCLAIMER: By participating in this wellness hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability.

If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 5 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to the hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in Thank you for your cooperation!

I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together.
Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi💝

❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️
*Three courses available upon request:
https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid
*By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you.
*These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.