Angel Island State Park Loop
Thursday, October 6, 2016 – RESERVATION REQUIRED
Difficulty: Option 1: Moderate. Trail head at zero and accent to 300’
Option
2: Moderate-Strenuous. Trail head at zero and accent to 800’
Elevation Gain: Accumulated
500 feet Option 1 and 1,000 feet for Option 2
Hike Distance: approx. 6.0
miles each Option
General Location: Angel
Island State Park, Tiburon
Description: Ferry ride
from landing in Tiburon across Raccoon Straits to Ayala Cove. Trail begins at ferry
landing; we will assent to the Perimeter Rd. Option 1: Proceed counter clockwise around the island on the loop
road. Option 2: Proceed up to Mount Livermore and descend back to join
the Option 1 group on the east side. In
each option, we will pass several past military installations, having beautiful
views of the Tiburon peninsula, Golden Gate and Marin peninsula, San Francisco,
east bay cities, and North Bay. We will descend to Quarry Beach for lunch
break. We will look around East Garrison
(past military installation), and North Garrison (past immigration Station)
along the way. If time permits, we will
have a tour of the Immigration Center on the way back to the ferry. Vegetation
will include oak, bay, and pine forest, and grass lands.
Travel Time / Distance and Cost:
Travel time 2 hour. The driving distance
is approximately 75 miles. Parking will be in City Lot A. Cost for all day is $4. Suggested donation to driver for travel
including parking is $13.00. There is a Ferry ride cost of $14.00 per person, cash or
check only. This is round trip and includes Angel Island State Park Admission. Reservation Required. Call
Phil or Stephanie 408-1747. Deadline October 3rd. This is to
expedite the purchase of the ferry tickets so we don’t have to wait in line. Detailed driving directions are [here], and will
be provided at the assembly area.
Hike Leader / Sweep: Option
1 leader: Stephanie Huntingdale
Option
2 leader: Phil Huntingdale
Sweeps:
TBD
Special Notes:
Facilities: Stop on the way by car, with facilities at the
landings, and couple locations along the hike.
Risks: Insects may be
present however not likely, bring a good insect repellant for precaution. The
weather should be mild (60’s) with possible brisk winds. Bring layered clothing.
Lunch break: At Quarry Beach about 1 1/2 hour from trail head.
Questions: Call Stephanie (or
Phil) 916-408-1747, or email smccoubrey@sbcglobal.net.
Preparation for Hike:
1.
Bring a copy of your ID (driver's
license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when
you hike.
2.
If you have any health issues, please
consider your condition before hiking.
3.
Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along
with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.
DO NOT get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive
home.
4. Trekking
poles are advised, along with lunch, snack, plenty of water and sun screen.
Return: We will exit Marin County as quickly as possible. We will stop for dinner at La Strada in
American Canyon. Italian cuisine. Approximate
Dinner costs, depending on your choice of entree $15 -$22. Return to OC Lodge about 8:30 PM. If you do not want to stop for dinner,
make sure you ride with others that don’t want to stop.
Rain cancels the hike. Check website the morning of the hike for any
updates.
Meeting Place and Time: Meet
in Orchard Creek Parking Lot, Section 14 near the fitness center at 7:00 AM. We
Leave at 7:15 AM.
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