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Nature Walk - Montclair Railroad Trail - Accessible w lunch option
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Lovely Montclair Railroad Trail and Optional Lunch
RSVP: to Jeanette Ward 650-954-7476 (cell/text) or jbwardhmb@gmail.com or self register.
WHEN: Mon. March 24 11 AM for approx. 2 hours (allow extra for paid parking and optional lunch after)
WHO: Everyone
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair, walker accessible. Please have someone join you to accommodate parking and walk pace.
WHERE TO MEET and DESCRIPTION: We will meet behind the Parking Garage located at 6235 La Salle Ave (the trail can be accessed via steep ramp or stairs there) See more below under Transportation. There is also another accessible entrance at 6211 Medau Place - go to the end, take the sidewalk to the right, go thru the tunnel and left and around to the trail. If you take that access point or if you find street parking, plan ahead to meet behind Montclair parking garage.
This easy quirky loop hike starts by tracing a former rail line on a peaceful, paved, tree-lined path. This is an out and back walk, approximately 2 miles. Easy to turn around at any point.
Some may want to shop and/or have lunch at Crogan's (also on La Salle, down the street from the parking structure. )
WHAT TO BRING: Good walking shoes and layered clothing, poles for balance and stability.. Bring your cell phone, if you have one. Credit card for parking! Cash for lunch recommended.
TRANSPORTATION: 6235 La Salle Ave. Oakland for navigation setting. Going south on CA 13, take exit 4 for Moraga Ave toward Thornhill Drive, keep left at the the fork following signs for Moraga Ave.Thornhill Dr/Montclair District and merge onto Moraga Ave., turn left onto La Salle Ave. the parking structure is at the end. The structure uses ParkMobile or Pay in advance using your license plate # - first 30 minutes free - $2 per hour. There is an attendant on site to assist. You may try street metered parking in town, on La Salle Ave or Mountain Blvd.
Members who need a ride can contact the office for a volunteer driver, who may join us or you may ask a friend to bring you and be your guest, as well.
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