Walk & Chill @ Palo Alto Baylands trail (1.5 hours, ~4.4 mi)

[Important: start time is now 9:30AM to account so we can enjoy cooler weather! ] Note: Expand the description to view all important information. If you have any questions, please use the comment section of this meetup and I will help to answer. Join the event chat for this meetup here for additional planning and for more real time communication: Come hangout and walk together through Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trail. This trail is an relaxing and easy walk through one of the largest remaining tracts of undisturbed marshland in the San Francisco Bay This is a low pressure event. You may socialize, hangout, or bring your headphones and walk with us! The trail is mostly flat terrain with some dirt/gravel pathing Wear comfortable clothes & shoes. Bring water to stay hydrated Bring a hat (that won't blow away in the wind!) Wear sunscreen, as there is no shade Pets are okay to bring Bike rack is available if you plan to bike there! Schedule: 9:30AM Gather and introductions at meeting point (near restrooms at gate) 9:40AM Start walk (Est Duration: 1hr 30min) 11:30AM: Optional lunch/coffee (TBD; Check comment section) Note: Schedule times are estimates Meeting Spot: At the trail entrance across from the restrooms Meeting point link: [2698 Terminal Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (by the public bathroom) Route: Start from The Terminal Blvd entrance, walk to "Little sea dyke" landmark, then turn back. Route Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmsFw4PmUZhj2bM78 Terrain: Flat, mostly gravel and dirt path Parking: Parking is available along Terminal Blvd and can be busy. Coming early and/or carpool is recommended. Optional: Lunch/coffee after walk (TBD, Check comments) If you are late, please follow the route link and meet us when we turn around. If there is inclement weather, we may reschedule as needed. DISCLAIMER: The organizer in this group is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a trip, meetup, or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events. By RSVPING you acknowledge you have fully read, understand, and agree to the above.