MONUMENT PEAK TRAIL: ED R. LEVIN COUNTY PARK
Hike Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Leader: Dylan Xu
Leader Email: xuhaihan@outlook.com
Leader Phone: 213-204-0926
Meeting Locations (ONLY IF you've communicated with a driver or the hikeleader): Whole Foods - 2001 Market St. @ Dolores (on the Dolores St. side); parking on the street or below; Rockridge BART - bottom of escalator.
SF Meeting Time: 8:45 AM, departing shortly afterwards;
Rockridge Meeting Time: 9:00 AM, departing shortly afterwards.
FOR THOSE NEEDING OR OFFERING TO CARPOOL, WE'LL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL LATE THURSDAY OR EARLY FRIDAY AT THE LATEST.
Rating: Level 4.5
Mileage: 9.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 2273'
Description: Ed R. Levin County Park is a gem in the Springtime - wildflowers should be at their peak. During the hike we'll have amazing views of Mission Peak, but with a much more gradual climb, and no crowds! We'll have views of Sandy Wool Lake, rolling hills, Santa Clara Valley and the Bay. We may see cows as well! Dogs are welcome in the park.
Bring / Wear: Please bring plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lunch and sturdy hiking shoes - and chocolate!
Weather Policy: Contact hikeleader if weather is questionable.
Trailhead Meeting Place: Sandy Wool Lake parking - Milpitas. From SF take US 101 to CA-237 East toward Alviso/Milpitas. It eventually becomes W. Calaveras. At Downing Road, turn left and go to the end. From Oakland, take 880 south. Take the Mission Blvd exit (262) to 680. Take Jacklin Rd exit. Left onto Jacklin. Continue onto Evans Rd. Left onto Calaveras, left onto Downing to the end. Google Maps Link
Trailhead Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Trailhead Departure Time: 10:15 AM
Total driving mileage from San Francisco: 102 miles; 88 from Rockridge.
Passenger Carpool Fees including $6 parking fee:
$14 from SF; $13 from Rockridge BART
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easiest
< 5 miles
< 500' gain
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moderately easy
5-7 miles
< 1000' gain |
moderate
7-9 miles
< 1500' gain
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strenuous
9-12 miles
< 2000' gain
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very strenuous
12-15+ miles
>2000' gain |
