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.
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