Appetizing Hike

**Details**nn**Event:** 143n**Distance:** 5.5 milesn**Total Elevation Gain:** 900 ft.n**Difficulty:** 5 out of 10.n**Gathering Coordinates:** 37.212738, -121.787919nn**Hike Overview:**nSanta Teresa County Park where offers spectacular views from its trails above the Almaden and Santa Clara Valleys. The secluded upland valleys of the park provide a quiet interlude for exploring the natural environment minutes away from the surrounding developed areas. This event is special since we are going to have a *potluck gathering* right after the hike. We are expected to be done with hiking at about 12:30 pm. So, burn calories and eat with no guilty feeling 😉. The hiking will start promptly at 9:30 am.nn**Be Prepared**nPlease prepare with layered clothing, sunscreen and/or hat (no shade), sturdy hiking shoes/boots, at least two liters of water, poles (optional), and a good attitude!😎nPlease bring your barbecue stand, food, fruits, snacks, tea, and everything that helps you to enjoy your potluck.nn**Parking**nThere is a $6 fee for parking at this point: 37.213841,-121.785635nWe will meet at the parking lot, near the picnic area.nn**Do Not Attend**nIf you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have compromised immune systems, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.nLegal DisclaimersnBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.nn**Legal Disclaimers**nBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers, organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.nYour attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.