DECEMBER 6 SHORT HIKE

PYTHIAN EXPLORATION

Ever wonder about all those buildings, new and historic, off Pythian Road on the other side of Highway 12? Find out, while following paths and streets into the area on a nearly flat-surface hike of about 3 miles. Leader is Yvonne Horn 537- 9135, with a 9:00 a.m. Berger departure.

DECEMBER 6 LONG HIKE

SUGARLOAF STATE PARK

This is a moderate 8-mile hike with elevation gain of about 2,000 feet. We will hike up Lower Bald to Vista, then onto Headwaters to Red Mountain Trail. We will start the up and down descent on Gray Pine and Brushy Peaks. At the bottom we will take the Hillside and Creekside trails back to the cars. Bring water, lunch, boots and hiking poles are recommended. Leave Berger Center at 8:30 a.m. Leader is Lynn Pelletier yvelinepelletier@gmail.com

DECEMBER 13 INTERMEDIATE HIKE

SONOMA VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

This 6-mile hike with 640 ft elevation gain climbs several of the park’s hills and ridges. We’ll follow the Cougar, Black Canyon Creek, Woodland Star, and Suttonfield Lake Trails. Returning on the mostly flat Valley of

the Moon Trail, we’ll pause to reflect at a memorial of stones painted with the names of those who died in the October 2017 wildfires. Bring lunch, water, hiking poles. Parking is $7 if you don’t have a Regional Park pass, or there is street parking on Highway 12 by the dog park. Heavy rain cancels. Leave Berger at 9 a.m. Hike leader is Linne McAleer, 415-847-4420.

A REMINDER TO ALL HIKERS: If the hiking trail is more than 30 miles round trip from Oakmont, it is customary to compensate your driver at least $5.00 for gas.