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SUMMARY:Scenic Sunday Hike near Folsom
DESCRIPTION:ONLY use Google Maps!nCoping the address and pasting it will take you to a wrong location.nn🌧️ Attention Hikers! 🌧️nPlease note that tomorrow’s hike may encounter rain showers. For those still keen to join\, be sure to come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes and waterproof layers. Expect muddy terrain\, so extra caution is advised. Let’s make the most of our adventure rain or shine! See you there! 🥾🌲☔️nn**Event:** 192n**Gathering location:** 38.77407\, -121.03406n**Distance:** 6 milesn**Route Type:** Out and Backn**Total Elevation Gain:** 1100 ft.n**Difficulty:** 7nn**Hike Overview:**nJoin us for an exciting hike near Folsom this Sunday. Please be mindful of the chance of rain and come prepared accordingly. We’ll be exploring the scenic Skunk Hollow Trail\, situated northeast of Folsom. We will not be hiking the entire length of the trail. This hike is moderate\, about 6 miles long with a 1100 ft elevation gain. We will be meeting at the pinned location at 9:15 am and departing at 9:30 am.nnFor additional details\, feel free to visit the following link:nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/skunk-hollow-via-south-fork-american-river-trailnn**Parking Lot:** There is a $10 cash fee for parking.nn**Be Prepared:** Please bring water (minimum half a gallon)\, shoes with traction\, a snack for before\, during\, and/or after\, bug spray\, and your sunscreen.nn**Do Not Attend:** If 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:** By 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.
URL:https://naturebloomers.com/event/scenic-sunday-hike-near-folsom/
LOCATION:Salmon Falls Trailhead\, Salmon Falls Road at the American River\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 95762\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trailblazing Awareness: Hiking for Climate Change Education
DESCRIPTION:**Event**: 193nn**Distance**: 5.5 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.nn**Note** 📝nWe willl be hosting Brian Schmidt\, the executive director of Menlo Spark’s\, who is leading work to achieve climate neutrality in Menlo Park by 2030. He is an environmental lawyer with many years’ experience in environmental policy research\, development\, and advocacy. He has led on environmental protection policies in the San Francisco Bay Area with a strong emphasis on climate change issues\, including leading the policy advocacy at Green Foothills and Greenbelt Alliance. Brian has also been elected to office at two water district boards – Santa Clara Valley Water District and Mid-Peninsula Water District. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary political science\, economics\, and philosophy from Georgetown University and a law degree from Stanford Law School\, and is a member of the California and Oregon State Bar Associations.nn**Be Prepared**nWe willl be treating you with hot water and coffee if you are early 🙂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 or/and on the way to the eventt.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.
URL:https://naturebloomers.com/event/trailblazing-awareness-hiking-for-climate-change-education/
LOCATION:Skyline and Spring Ridge Trail\, (37.366772\, -122.247501)\, Portola Valley\, CA\, 94131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fairy Falls Trail to Shingle Falls
DESCRIPTION:**Event:** 194n**Gathering location:** 39.11362\, -121.27076n**Distance:** 5.2 milesn**Route Type:** Loopn**Total Elevation Gain:** 495 ft.n**Difficulty:** 5nn***ONLY use Google Maps!***n***Coping the address and pasting it will take you to a wrong location.***nn**Hike Overview:**nJoin us as we explore the amazing views of the Fairy Falls Trail\, renowned for its easy accessibility and diverse scenery!nnWe will gather at the pinned location at **9:15 am** and set off promptly at **9:30 am**.nnOur hike begins at the remnants of an abandoned mine in the historic site of Spenceville. Following a dirt road\, and upon reaching the end of the road\, we’ll pass through a metal gate and climb a hill\, emerging into a grassy meadow with a cattle crossing. From there\, a trail leads us through a wooded area\, exiting at a great swimming hole nestled along the creek. We’ll continue along the trail\, hugging the creek’s edge as we ascend a hill. Climbing over the rocks\, we’ll reach the overlook for Beale Falls. Here\, we’ll have the option to either walk around the other side of the hill and ascend to the top of the falls or walk the steep trail close to the protective fence.nnFor more detailed information\, visit:nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/fairy-falls-trail-to-beale-shingle-fallsnn**Parking Lot:** Ample parking space is available with no parking fees.nn**Be Prepared:** Please bring water (minimum half a gallon)\, shoes with traction\, a snack for before\, during\, and/or after\, bug spray\, and your sunscreen.nn**Do Not Attend:** If 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:** By 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.
URL:https://naturebloomers.com/event/fairy-falls-trail-to-shingle-falls/
LOCATION:Beale Falls Trailhead\, 14936 Spenceville Rd\, Penn Valley\, CA\, 95946\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring Alum Rock: Mindful Hiking 3
DESCRIPTION:## Detailsnn**Event:** 195n**Distance:** 8 milesn**Total Elevation:** 994 ft.n**Difficulty:** 6.5 out of 10n**Route type:** Loopn**Gathering location:**n37.39536437372362\, -121.8251915388751nWe’ll meet at the trailhead.nPlease use only Google Maps for navigation.n**Hike Overview:**nnThis event continues our previous mindfulness programs\, with an intention to practice mindful breathing. We’ll slow down and bring a sense of awareness to our breath. It allows us to feel less scattered and be in the present moment to see more of nature’s beauty.nnAlum Rock Park was founded in 1872 and is one of California’s oldest municipal parks. Nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range\, the Park’s 720 acres of natural\, rugged beauty\, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking\, horseback riding\, bicycling\, family and group picnicking\, and of course just relaxing.nn**Parking:** Parking space is limited in the lot. You may need to park in the neighborhood. So\, please adjust your time for finding a spot to park your car.nn**Weather:** ***”There is chance of rain.” *** *Please wear appropriate clothing*: raincoat and hiking shoes for rainy and muddy condition.nn**Do Not Attend:** If 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\, please stay home.nn**Legal Disclaimers:** By voluntarily joining us for any event\, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers’ organizers\, hosts\, and participants from any and all liabilities\, claims\, demands\, and causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events. Your attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and video
URL:https://naturebloomers.com/event/exploring-alum-rock-mindful-hiking-3/
LOCATION:Alum Rock Park\, 15350 Penitencia Creek Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95127\, United States
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