1.1 The 10 most essential hiking stuff Water and Snacks Sunglasses and sunscreen Hiking socks, hiking boots, long pants, and extra clothes Map and compass (or GPS) Hiking poles A multi-function knife (e.g., a swiss army knife) First-aid kit (esp bandage for skin scratches and advil for internal or muscle pain) Headlight Matches/firestarter Two-way radio 2 bay area hiking Trails too old to trace Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, etc. Foothills Park (Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, CA) Hiked: August 6th, 2006 Entrance Fee: None (Palo Alto residents only) Address: 3300 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Difficulty: 3 out of 10 The longest trail in the Foothills Park is about 8 miles. It will probably take two to three hours to finish the longest route. A major portion of the trail is covered with tree, so the shades make it a nice trail for summer hiking. Special note: Palo Alto residents only. Each palo alto resident can take up to 25 friends in up to two vehicles. Mission Peak Regional Preserve (Fremont, Alameda County, CA) &...[more] 3 Resources Dan's Hiking Page pacific Crest Trail Continental Divide Trail Comments
3 Resources Dan's Hiking Page pacific Crest Trail Continental Divide Trail Comments