What we’re about
The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter serves San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.
Our Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages. Please see our other MeetUp groups for specific recreation groups: hiking, paddling, ski touring, peak climbing, SierraSingles, Singleaires. For the most complete list, see our Chapter Calendar at http://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/calen...
This MeetUp group is primarily for our activities that advocate for policies to protect our natural environment, support environmental candidates for public office, and provide opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. For a more complete list of ways you can become involved, see our Chapter website at http://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta and check-out Who We Are and What We Do.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Black Mountain Hiking Section - Huddart Park Nature/Fungi WalkHuddart County park, Woodside, CA
Level: Easy (1A) 5 mi, 900 ft gain
Leader: Diana Hall dianahall39@yahoo.com
Meet: Enter Huddart Park (1100 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062}, and proceed to Zwierlein parking lot (GPS coordinates: 37.4417878000, -122.2931396000). At the entry kiosk pay $6 parking fee. Bathroom available.
Description: We will do a nature appreciation hike in beautiful Huddart Park, with a focus on fungi which are often plentiful this time of year. Bring your camera or phone if you like. We will be stopping to take pictures and look at what we find; this is not a fast workout hike. Annie Johnson will share her enthusiasm and pointers for manifesting fungi on the trail. Our loop will mostly be on the Crystal Springs and Dean trails.
Natural History: Please see the park web site for further information about the history and park environment, https://www.smcgov.org/parks/huddart-park.
Wear/bring: sturdy hiking boots/shoes, 1 L water, layered clothing, snacks, lunch, sun protection, completed medical form, hiking poles (optional).
Signup Instructions:
- Signup for this hike via Sierra Club site ONLY (this Meetup site is for people to coordinate carpool amongst themselves. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.)
- Please provide emergency contact name and phone number as well as your email and phone contact information when you signup.
- Complete, print and bring with you the required medical form for this backcountry outing. You will show me that the form has been completed and then you will stow it in your own first aid kit. In the event of a medical emergency, the form will be given to first responders, so include information that they should be aware of when providing you with emergency medical treatment.
Join our email distribution list: If you would like to be on our email list to receive our hike announcement and cancellation notice, please sign up here.
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Sierra Club guide for our hike outings: Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID do not hike with us on this day. Every participant is responsible for reporting these conditions to the leader if symptoms develop after the hike. We will then notify the other participants.
Cancellation conditions: steady rain or other adverse weather may cancel the hike.
- 20s and 30s: Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, 8 mi, 1,608 ft gainRussian Ridge Open Space Preserve Parking Lot, Redwood City, CA
Photo Credit: Natecation • CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikipedia
The 20s and 30s section's first hike of 2025! Incredibly, I have not been to Russian Ridge before. This open space west of Skyline Blvd should feature panoramic views towards the west. Of course, participants of all ages are welcome to attend.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/borel-hill-and-mindego-hill-windmill-via-ridge-and-ancient-oaks-loop-b181eaa?u=i&sh=0ojazy
What to bring: water, light lunch or snacks, sun protection, rain gear if necessary, sturdy footwear.
Carpool: Leave a comment to coordinate carpools.