Bring water, snacks, poles, and lunch, as necessary. Wear layer clothing appropriate to the current weather. In addition to scheduled hikes, the following hikes occur regularly: Every Wednesday and Saturday – Villages hill hike with Russ Glines at 8:30 a.m. from Foothill Center. All hiking abilities are welcome. Every Monday – Walk around the golf course with Terri Vivoli and/or Cheryl Allmen, meet at the Clubhouse parking lot at 8:20 a.m., leave at 8:30.
Rambler-Lite Hike, Wednesday, May 28 – Katy Peretti (408-531-0917) will lead a walk to the CVS shopping center where you will have an opportunity to buy a coffee at Boulanger. The hike will start at the Clubhouse and continue through the estates to Yerba Buena. We will reverse the route back to the Villages. Meet at the Clubhouse at 9 a.m.
Rambler Lite, Wednesday, June 4 – Katy Peretti (408-531- 0917) will lead a hike to the three Montgomery ponds and steps. Meet at the clubhouse at 9 a.m.
Rambler Hike, Wednesday, June 11 – John Zhang (952-200-4113) and Mimi Rong will lead a hike to Alum Rock Park. We will take Penitencia Creek trail to Visitors center and back. The trail is flat, but with rough surface. So hiking shoes are highly recommended. Total hiking distance is about 3.5 miles. Parking is free at entrance. Round trip from the Villages to the park is about 26 miles. We will meet at Cribari bell at 8:30 a.m. and leave 8:45.
Rambler Lite, Wednesday, June 11 – Katy Peretti (408-531-0917) will lead a hike to Valle Vista and the lower Joe Marsh Trail. We’ll walk around the Village View Loop and up to the end of the circle to the shorter lower Joe Marsh Trail. The trail has a gradual hill where some of us may walk a bit slower than others. We’ll end up at the garden and then walk back to our cars. Drive up the hill to Valle Vista, then turn right on the first street “Village View Loop” and park. Meet at 9 a.m. Use of insect repellent and poles advised.
Rambler Lite, Wednesday, June 18 – Katy Peretti (408- 531-0917) will lead a hike through Hermosa. We’ll walk up to Chenin Blanc Lane along the southern border and down through the Winery Ct water-way and back to our cars. Meet at Montgomery Center at 9 a.m.
Rambler Hike, Thursday, June 19 – Al Girolami (209-531-6553) will lead a hike to Uvas Canyon County Park located just West of Morgan Hill. This park is noted for having many waterfalls which run all year, but they slow down in the summer. The benefit in summer is that the trails are completely shaded. We will be taking one side of the Waterfall Loop Trail (the other side is currently blocked) from 1,200 ft. to 2,000 ft, and then down on the Contour and Alec Canyon Trails. It is less than 3 miles, and the elevation is moderate. It’s 25 miles to the park with the last mile being one-way, passing through the Sveadal Community belonging to the Swedish American Patriotic League. It has been visited by Swedish Royalty on two occasions since 1926. This park has a $6 per car day-use fee or you can purchase an annual Senior pass for all Santa Clara County Parks for $44. Whether you have a Senior pass or not, each car is required to make a reservation and pay, as parking is very limited. (To reserve and pay, call 408-355-2201 or visit www.gooutsideandplay.org.) It is suggested, if you intend to drive, that you make the reservation at least a week or two prior. Al only has room for four passengers, so hopefully at least three or four others volunteer to drive as many of our hikers need rides. Please call Al if you are volunteering as he may cut it off at five drivers. We will meet at the Cribari bell at 8:30 a.m. and form carpools, then leave at 8:45. Following the hike, we can have lunch at El Amigo at Santa Teresa and Bernal.
Rambler Lite, Wednesday, June 25 – Katy Peretti (408-531-0917) will lead a walk to the CVS shopping center where you will have an opportunity to buy a coffee at Boulanger. The hike will start at the Clubhouse and continue through the estates to Yerba Buena. We will reverse the route back to the Villages. Meet at the Clubhouse at 9 a.m.
