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- BMHS Pleger Estate & Huddart Park HikeHuddart County Park, Woodside, CA
Event Organizers:
Kosta Achin
k.x.achin@gmail.com
(408) 517-5427
Level: Moderate (2B) 9 mi, 1800 ft gain
Meet: Enter Huddart County Park (1100 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062). Pay the $6 (day) parking fee. Then drive to the Zwierlein Picnic Area (GPS coordinates for parking: 37.442054, -122.291369). After paying, drive forward, make your second right, proceed to the picnic area located on the right, just past a tan-brick restroom and park. This is our meeting place.
Description: Our hike is a counter-clockwise loop. This hike is primarily in the shaded, second-growth forest consisting of Redwoods as well as other trees. From the Crystal Springs Trail we will make our way to the Phleger Estate Park where using Richards Rd, we will proceed to Miramontes Trail. At approximately 2 miles, we will turn right on the Raymundo Trail descending down to a creek that runs near the Phelger Estate house located up the hill to the right and out of view. We will follow the creek, enjoying the Redwood trees, regaining altitude and rejoin the Miramontes Trail. From then it's mostly up, up to our highest point near Kings Mountain and Skyline Blvd. We will be about 5 miles into our hike and this will be our lunch spot. From there, we will begin losing altitude, reenter Huddart Park and return to our starting point using the Crystal Springs Trail.
Natural History: Huddart Park history is the place to go to learn more about the park since 1840. The Ohlone Indians were here before then. For Phleger Estate see Phleger Estate histroy. Poison oak, ticks and rattlesnakes make their homes in the park, so learn to identify them and steer clear of them.
Wear/bring: sturdy hiking boots/shoes, 2L water, layered clothing, snacks, lunch, sun protection, basic first aid kit, completed medical form, hiking poles (optional).
Post Hike Snacks: After the hike chips, guacamole, and cold drinks provided.
Signup Instructions:- Signup for this hike via Sierra Club site ONLY (Meetup site is for people to coordinate carpool amongst themselves. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants). Hike is limited to 12 individuals.
- 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.
Love our preserved, natural spaces? Why not join the Sierra Club? Conservation, protection and restoration projects can always benefit from greater support and you can help.
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: High heat - 90 F - POLE Walking for Exercise (Nordic Walking) At Lands End, For VeteransPoint Lobos & 48th Ave, Lands End, San Francisco, CA 94121, San Francisco, CA
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. Join us to enjoy fresh air, spectacular views and excellent exercise.
Pole Walking for exercise is also called Nordic Walking. Studies have shown you can recruit significantly more calories using poles over regular walking. You're using about 90% of your muscles while walking. You'll feel invigorated, taller and more confident! And, you'll be walking YOUNG.
Carrying weights is a terrible idea on many levels. Pole Walking engages the largest muscle in your back as well as core and arm muscles – while you’re walking.
Top quality poles provided UPON REQUEST (which you can do when you register on the Sierra Club site) or bring your own.
End time approximate.Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:
- Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
- Reduce risk of falling
- Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
- Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
- Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
- Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
- Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
- Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
- Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!
The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come. If you have to cancel, please advise the leader so another veteran can benefit from this training. To register, click this link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000txxnbIAA&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=POLE%20Walking%20for%20Exercise%20(Nordic%20Walking)%20At%20Lands%20End,%20For%20Veterans@37.779662,-122.511596 - POLE Walking Training: Exercise, Balance & Mobility for Veterans &Family MembersAvenidas Senior Center, Palo Alto, CA
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. If you have a family member who serves(d), please join us for this inspirational session.
When PoleWalking, you feel invigorated, taller and more confident! Join us to learn skills and techniques to help improve balance, endurance, spine function, walking gait and posture.
Easy-to-learn techniques can help people navigate everyday obstacles and strengthen muscles that support your joints.
Top quality poles and special balance tips provided upon request.
Learn which poles fit you best and will help you achieve your goals. Easy pace and gentle practice. To Register for this event, please click this link.Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:
- Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
- Reduce risk of falling
- Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
- Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
- Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
- Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
- Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
- Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
- Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!
Who can benefit from learning these skills?
Walkers, and anyone with mild to moderate mobility issues/challenges benefit from learning these skills. Additionally, this class will benefit anyone preparing for or recovering from joint surgery as well as those with Parkinson’s, MS, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, etc.. The mobility class is NOT for hikers – hiking with poles is a different class on much more varied and challenging terrain. BUT, there is quite a bit of cross over for hikers (just no hills for practice).
The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Consider taking this PoleWalking class and experience the profound feeling of freedom that comes with learning optimal pole use.REGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLASS SIZE LIMITED. Because of the limited class size, please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come and keep your RSVP current. If you have to cancel, please advise the leader so another veteran can benefit from this training.
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