Trail Trek Hike at Redwood Creek Park, Oakland. October 16, 1 pm - 5 pm
This is a wonderful loop hike up the Stream Trail along Redwood Creek through a magnificent second-growth redwood forest which is over a century old. The hike is completed by looping back on the East Ridge Trail, which gives access to different scenery and great views. This is a longer hike. Therefore the BSA has designated this hike a Bears/Webelo hike.
Meet at the Canyon Meadow staging area at 1 pm (as indicated on the map).
Sunday, October 16
1 pm - 5 pm
Hike Statistics
- Distance: 6 miles
- Grade: mostly easy, short steep climb from Girls’ Camp to East Ridge Trail
- Suggested age: Bears and Webelos
- More details on our website
- PDF Map
Andrew Galindez
Trail Trekker Coordinator
BSA Pack 163
Updated with photos:
Trail Trek Hike at Coyote Hills - Sunday, September 11 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Coyote Hills at Sunset
Greetings BSA Pack 163!! I hope you had a great summer!!
Sept 11th, Sunday, marks the first of four scheduled hikes this year. Our committee planned our hikes earlier and later in our scouting season in an attempt to avoid the rainy season. This hike is appropriate for all age levels, including Tiger Cubs.
Coyote Hills Regional Park (near Dumbarton Bridge)
Sunday, September 11
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meet at the visitor center
Andrew Galindez
Trail Trekker Coordinator
BSA Pack 163
Hoot Owl Hike on May 13
Livermore at Dusk
The May 13 - Trail Trek Hike, Hoot Owl - Livermore is fast approaching. This is an evening hike that is Ranger-led. Only 20 participants are allowed. If more than 20 show up the ranger will not begin the hike.
We would like to bring as many scouts as possible. 15 scouts with 5 parents willing to drive.
In order to make this fair the scouts having priority would be the Webelos II & I followed by the Bears, Wolf & Tigers. Obviously if you have already hiked this hike please allow others to have the opportunity.
More to follow as we get a consensus of who are interested.
Please check our website for additional information about the Hoot Owl hike.
Andrew Galindez
Trail Trekker Coordinator
Pack 163
Trail Trek Hike - March 26th at Redwood Regional Park (Oakland Hills)
Updated: hike cancelled due to heavy rain.
Greetings Pack 163,
Mark March 26th on you’re calender for our Pack’s next trail trekker hike in Redwood Regional Park. More info about the hike is available on our website.
Redwood Creek
This is the longest hike of the Trail Trekker hike program at 6 miles. A very nice hike that starts by following a creek through a redwood forest. Later it follows up the hill we’re we will hike the upper ridge then back down to our starting point. It was a 3 hour hike for my wife and I a few months ago. We stopped for many photo opportunities.
If you want to get in a great workout, breathe fresh air and enjoy each others company, come and join us. More info to follow as our hike draws near.
We will meet at 10am at Redwood Regional Park to allow additional time for all of us to get to this area from Fremont. We will start the hike soon after as this is a longer hike.
Redwood Regional Park
This is a wonderful loop hike up the Stream Trail along Redwood Creek through a magnificent second-growth redwood forest which is over a century old. The hike is completed by looping back on the East Ridge Trail, which gives access to different scenery and great views.
Andrew Galindez
Trail Trekker Coordinator
Pack163
Trail Trek Hike to Rodeo Lagoon - May 15
Saturday, May 15th
Meet at Brookvale Elementary at 9:30 am for carpool / departure
The drive is over 50 miles, and over an hour so carpooling makes sense. We can gather everyone’s cell number so we can call each other if someone gets lost.
Rodeo Lagoon
I visited Rodeo Lagoon this weekend and found the Richmond bridge route easy to follow. This is the route I suggest coming into Sausalito Marin County.
We will eventually meet at the visitor center which is a converted church. The Visitor center is a perfect start to our hike as it is rich in educational info regarding the history of the area. There is also a picnic area in the front.
Up the road is the Nike Missile site. Unfortunately it is only open to the public the 1st sat of the month. I just happened to be there so I got a tour.
Don’t despair!! There is plenty to see. There are other open bunkers to see. Our scouts will love it. These bunkers are just a very short drive from the visitor center. The area is a favorite with cyclist so be mindful of them.
This is a beautiful area. The ocean, mountains, spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, natural history and the former military history make for a beautiful day. Be sure to bring you’re camera. Plan for lunch after the hike in the picnic area in front of the visitor center.
Andrew Galindez
Trail Trekker Coordinator
Pack 163
Update with Photos from the Event
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- Rodeo Lagoon
