RE: [SouthBayVeggies] Fwd: Veg/Vegan Hike - Portola Redwoods State Park (09/03/2005)

[Guest guest]

I would like to join in. Live in menlo Park near downtown. can certainly

carpool and share epxenses.

 

Let me knwo if anyone is interested. I cana lso meet someone in Woodside in

Buck's parking lot

 

 

Robin Ram <write2robinram

BAVegHikers , bayareayoungvegetarians ,

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[southBayVeggies] Fwd: Veg/Vegan Hike - Portola Redwoods State Park

(09/03/2005)

Fri, 2 Sep 2005 09:24:14 -0700 (PDT)

 

We've formed a small group! For those who did not respond to confirm

whether you would be joining this hiking trip, no worries - just meet us at

Portola Redwoods State Park. Our hike begins this Saturday, at 10am.

 

Robin Ram <write2robinram wrote:Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:11:40

-0700 (PDT)

Robin Ram <write2robinram

Veg/Vegan Hike - Portola Redwoods State Park (09/03/2005)

BAVegHikers , bayareayoungvegetarians ,

,

 

A few of us vege/vegan-hikers are planning a hiking trip to the Portola

Redwoods State Park located in the San Mateo County (La Honda). While not

as majestic as Big Basin, this state park has a rugged, natural basin

forested with coast redwoods, Douglas fir and live oak. Eighteen miles of

trails crisscross the canyon and its two streams, Peters Creek and Pescadero

Creek. A short nature trail along Pescadero Creek introduces visitors to the

natural history of the area. The park has one of the tallest redwoods (300

feet high) in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

 

The plan is to meet in the parking-lot of the Portola Redwoods State Park @

10AM this Saturday Morning (09/03). Shortly thereafter we'll head in for a

7-mile hike. The hike is rated " moderate " and should take 4-5 hours to

complete. This will also be a nice opportunity for photo enthusiasts to

take some great shots of the forest.

 

Please note:

 

- Carpool if you can (parking cost/vehicle is $6)

- Fill-up your vehicle with gas since the closest gas station to the state

park is miles away

- Bring a backpack, pack yourself an energizing lunch, snacks, and at least

one large bottle of water to last through the hike

- A good part of the hike is shaded, though keeping a hat just incase,

could prove useful

- The hike is not intended as a fast paced power hike, rather it will be

one that allows us time to enjoy the forest at a slower but steady pace.

- Arrive timely. If running late please call me on my cell phone.

Sometimes reception is hardly available in the forests, so not sure how well

this will work.

 

The following are some links that all those interested are encouraged to

visit and learn more about the Portola Redwoods State Park, how to get

there, and other fun details (Note: While some of web sites are nice enough

to offer driving directions, do verify them against your own searchs on

maps/mapquest/etc.)

http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=539

http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/portola.html

http://www.virtualparks.org/parks/portola-text-list.html

http://www.geocities.com/rhorii/Portola/Portola.htm

 

If you would like to join this hike, please let me know by this Friday

(5PM). See you at Portola Redwoods this Saturday!

 

Robin Ram

write2robinram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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