First Hike of 2014! RANCHO CORRAL DE TIERRA
Celebrate the new year with a
mellow walk at Rancho Corral de Tierra in beautiful Montara, less than a half
hour south of San Francisco.
- Saturday January 4th
- Arrive at 10:45. We would like to begin the walk at 11:00.
- Meet at the parking lot of Farallone View School, 1100 Le Conte Ave, Montara, CA 94037. Cross street: 3rd Street.
THE TRAIL
We start at a public school in
Montara (Farallone View Elementary), adjacent to an easy, beautiful trail -- some of it is
an old paved road -- paralleling the Coast Highway from a half-mile
distance. This land, called Rancho Corral de Tierra, is now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Check out this link: http://www.nps.gov/goga/rcdt.htm.
Look at the second map on that page for a close-up.
Our route is mostly flat. Strollers
should be able to manage. We’ll see horses and an alpaca farm, and plenty of
coyote brush and maybe some wildflowers. An hour out is an area with picnic
tables where we can have lunch. Also, dog friendly, but must be on-leash. Before or after, if needed, there’s a good
independent coffee shop nearby too.
HILL BABIES---WHAT’S THIS HIKE ABOUT?
Kid-friendly and without hidden
agendas or costs, we go at a 4-year-old’s pace. Two hours, more or less. Come
and go as you please. Socialize with the wider group or just commune with your
kids and Mother Nature. These hikes have been organized simply to meet other
people who love the outdoors and who are connected to kids in some way. Bring
food and water, and dress in layers.
This hike will be co-led by Michael
Cadigan, one of Jess’s former teacher-colleagues who has also been involved
with organized hiking groups, like ICO (Inner City Outings) and Sierra Club,
for years.
--Jessica :-)
--Jessica :-)
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