RSVP: to Jeanette Ward 650-954-7476 (cell/text) or jbwardhmb@gmail.com or self register.
WHEN: Fri. Nov. 29, 1 PM for approx. 2 hours
WHERE TO MEET: 6500 Broadway, Oakland is the nav setting. Go to the North Parking lot off Broadway. Do not go to the Broadway Terrace parking lot.The $5 fee is collected if the kiosk is attended (probably won't be?) Come prepared though.
After parking, come down the path to the lake, passing restrooms on your left. We will be visible from the North Picnic area where we had our AV Picnic in September.
WHO: Everyone is welcome. Members can request a ride with an AV volunteer or carpool with others. You are welcome to bring family members, but this is a reminder that AV volunteers are not cleared to provide rides to non-members, even if the member is in the vehicle. As in all our hikes and walks, everyone is welcome and participates at their own risk - so please be aware of your strengths and limitations.
DESCRIPTION and ACCESSIBILITY:
Let's walk off some of the Thanksgiving turkey! Family members may be off work / out of school (ie your kids and grandkids), and they are welcome to join you. We'll start off on the East Shore trail. The East Shore and West Shore trails loop around the lake. We will walk past the beach, children play areas, and picnic sites around the lake - one mile with only a 22 ft elevation change.. Part of the trail is paved and part is dirt. When walking along the water’s edge, watch for birds, Canadian geese, cormorants, and kingfishers. Come early for a picnic lunch and join us for the walk at 1 PM.
If we have walk leaders, a more challenging option is to return on the Oak Bay Trail (above the West Shore loop with more elevation change). Those who select this option will climb a bit above the lake through some shaded woodland, with a bench at the halfway point that looks out at the hills. This trail is more of a challenge, and has a downslope (and perhaps slippery) ending, as you approach the parking lot, which is best done with hiking poles. We will discuss the options before we start the walk.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 6500 Broadway, Oakland is the navigational setting. The Lake is near the intersection of Hwys 24 and 13 in Oakland. From Hwy 24, take the Broadway exit to the park’s north entrance.
WHAT TO BRING: Dress in layers, bring hat, water, sunscreen, binoculars and snack. Some walkers like to have walking poles for balance and stability, esp. on the upper trails. Bring your cell phone, if you have one.
TRANSPORTATION:
Members who need a ride can contact the office for a volunteer driver, who may join us or you may ask a friend or family member to bring you and be your guest. Also review WHO above