OT: Wanted: McCoven walkers and hikers

by Merope on Jan 14, 2012 3:28 PM PST

We talked about doing this last year, and it just never got going so we'll give it another try.

The Mister and I are going to hike at Garin Regional Park on Saturday February 18th 2012 (This could be a 3 day weekend for many of you.) We chose Saturday because Val's isn't open on Sundays.

Sometime in the morning, but not ridiculously early 10? 10:30 ish? Time to be determined more specifically as we get closer to the day. We'll meet at the Big Red Barn- potty area.

Directions and details at the link. Parking is $5

This park has many options, we can do flat, hilly, climby, short or long distances, depending on the abilities and health of the people who decide to participate. If you're an experienced hiker and/or in good shape stick some extra waterbottles in your back pack to increase the challenge!

Afterwards whoever has the time and the inclination can head on over to Val's Burger's (2115 Kelly St in Hayward, on the way to Castro Valley) for dinner or a snack.

Anybody interested?

Spring break might be a good time to plan another such "event" any thoughts?

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Can't hike any more and not in the area, but here's a rec at least.

by mrs. owlcroft on Jan 14, 2012 3:32 PM PST reply actions

thank-you.

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by Merope on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM PST up reply actions

I walk 4 miles every work day

So I’d be interested. Intermediate would probably be where I’d put myself.

That said, I will have family in from Chicago around then, so I’m only going to say maybe for now. Also, have a rec.

by Cap M on Jan 14, 2012 7:15 PM PST reply actions

thanks.
And yeah, we figured we’re going to go hiking that weekend anyway. If people can show up, great, if not, we’ll just carry on and do whatever the heck we want!

If people are interested we can do others later on.

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 14, 2012 7:22 PM PST up reply actions

I would love to.

I hiked six miles (3 down, 3 up) in the Grand Canyon in June and don’t have any hiking buddies out here in NYC.

But, y’know, NYC.

Rec’d anyway.

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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 14, 2012 7:19 PM PST reply actions

thanks.
Maybe if you’re out here in the summer or something.

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 14, 2012 7:23 PM PST up reply actions

I'd do it in the summer when I'm not in Illinois.

by mameluke on Jan 14, 2012 9:01 PM PST reply actions

we’ll have to figure out what month most people are home from school and whatnot. I’d guess July, but not over the 4th of July weekend!

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 15, 2012 8:26 AM PST up reply actions

That sounds fun, but I’m busy that weekend. I love hiking, so, please keep us in the loop and plan another one.

2012 is going to be awesome!

by Tortured on Jan 14, 2012 9:47 PM PST reply actions

You’re in a good place to go hiking too. We oughta do one down your way Nisene Marks or something.

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 15, 2012 8:22 AM PST up reply actions

Nisene Marks is so lovely.

2012 is going to be awesome!

by Tortured on Jan 15, 2012 8:43 AM PST up reply actions

Hm! That sounds fun. I’m tentatively in.

Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)

by tk on Jan 15, 2012 12:20 PM PST reply actions

I’d be in.

by chilibean_3 on Jan 16, 2012 8:07 AM PST reply actions

If I had a car, I’d do this. I like walking a lot

Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.

by Electric on Jan 16, 2012 3:35 PM PST reply actions

depending on where you are coming from somebody might be able to meet you at the South Hayward Bart Station.

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 16, 2012 5:49 PM PST up reply actions

That would work, I live in SF, a block from BART

Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.

by Electric on Jan 18, 2012 8:41 AM PST up reply actions

stay tuned… we’ll see what happens as the day gets closer.
I’m not going to volunteer us at this point as we have an ~2hour drive to get there, lol traffic…

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TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 18, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions

Whoa, Garin. I used to run my cross country races there back when I was in high school… and I’m from the ’stack, so I should be able to make it (to the hike and the burger place).

by haystack on Jan 18, 2012 12:00 PM PST reply actions

I used to live at the Dry Creek apts on Mission in Union City and attend CSUH and on certain days would walk to class. Good to have a couple of people that really know the trails. If we get all internet geeks from mom’s basement we probably want to avoid stuff like that one part of is it the High Ridge Trail, the gravel one that goes like straight up?

Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.

TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.

by Merope on Jan 18, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions