Hiking on the hills of Portola Valley

**Event**: 142nn**Distance**: 5 milesn**Total Elevation Gain**: 800 ftn**Difficulty**: 5 out of 10n**Gathering** **Coordinates**: 37.3645016683, -122.21555198nn**Hike Overview**nHello Nature Lovers. Let’s meet up for a green exercise and go on a Wellness Hike with a lot of good news and laughter to share. The town of Portola Valley is a runner’s and hiker’s paradise, with as many miles of trails as there are paved roads. The trails are interwoven throughout the town, connecting to residential streets. The highlight of the Portola Valley trail system is Coal Mine Ridge. This 400-acre wooded ridge, located between Alpine Road and Los Trancos Road, contains about ten miles of trails. The name “Coal Mine Ridge” comes from a low-grade coal mine that was opened on the ridge in 1855. Meet at 9:15 am and start promptly at 9:30 am.n**Be Prepared**nThere is a chance of light rain!! And history has shown that Nature Bloomers love walking under the leaves of wet trees. Please prepare with layered clothing, sunscreen and/or hat, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, enough of water, snacks.nn**Parking**nParking on the road is limited and carpooling is HIGHLY recommended. Please allow enough of time for parking.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.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.nnYour attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.nn**Good Hiking Etiquettes**nPlease update your RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the event if there’s a change. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy. Only RSVP if you’re sure about coming. Last minute cancellations and “no shows” are NOT good hiking etiquettes.