Friday Night Hike @ Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino and optional dinner

OVERVIEW
Join us for a scenic 5.4-mile loop hike at Rancho San Antonio County Park near Cupertino. This intermediate-level hike features approximately 750 feet of elevation gain and typically takes about two hours to complete.
In addition to enjoying the outdoors and getting some great exercise, we welcome opportunities to meet new people, strengthen friendships, and enjoy pleasant conversations along the trail.

HIKE ROUTE
Follow road by parking lot through gate, turn left off road onto Hill Trail, Coyote Trail (furthest right trail), Wildcat Loop Trail, Vista Point, back to Wildcat Loop, Rogue Valley, and Permanente Creek Trail. See map in Photos or check "Hill Trail to Vista Point and return to parking lot" route on Kamoot.

DIFFICULTY
The hike is considered a moderately challenging intermediate hike with a moderate pace taking an average of 2 hours to complete.

WHAT TO BRING
At least 1 liter of water, sun protection, weather appropriate clothing, medicine you may require for conditions or allergies especially insect bites, snacks
Please check weather the day of the hike and the comments section of this event before joining the hike for any last-minute updates.

PARKING
LOT 6 NEAR PUBLIC BATHROOM. If the 6 is full, please go to park @ 5 4........ Etc..
When you pull in the entrance, make the right turn right away, drive straight to find LOT6, and the big bathroom building right on the left. Meet near the large restroom building adjacent to Parking Lot 6.

GROUP ETIQUETTE
Besides hiking, good exercise, and pleasant conversations, we also enjoy making new friends and building good and solid relationships with old friends. PLEASE try NOT to bring up the inflammatory subjects that can easily lead to arguments such as politics, religion, genders, racism etc.
We especially encourage members to introduce themselves to newcomers and help make everyone feel welcome. Many lasting friendships have started on these hikes.
ENJOY THE HIKE!! 🏃‍♂️🏃

LIABILITY WAIVER:
As this is an outdoor hike you may encounter natural dangers such as wasps, bees, ticks, rattlesnakes, coyote, mountain lions, poison oak and other animals, plants, weather or acts of nature that could be dangerous.
By signing up for the hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event and hiking activity. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.