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Angel Island State Park Loop

Thursday, April 13, 2017 

MODIFIED DATE AND DEPARTURE TIME

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, pine forest, and grass lands, and lots of wild flowers.  Should limited number of hikers chose one hike or the other; we will as a group take the Option 2 only.   

Travel Time / Distance and Cost:    Travel time 2 1/2 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 (senior fare), cash or check only. It is much simpler if you bring CASH. This is round trip and includes Angel Island State Park Admission.   Detailed driving directions 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.

Meeting Place and Time:   Meet in Orchard Creek Parking Lot, Section 14 near the fitness center at 6:45 AM. We Leave at 7:00 AM.      

Rain cancels the hike.  Check website the morning of the hike for any updates.