The spring hiking trip to Big Sur was a great experience.
Big Sur May 19-20, 2026
The spring hiking trip to Big Sur was a great experience.
Category: News
New Benches on the Hill April 4, 2026
On Saturday’s Hill Hike Jim Ware led those hiking to the top, on a trek to find all six new benches which the Villages recently installed on our Hill. Accompanying Jim were Gigi, Joan, Lisa and Gordon.
Those benches are located as follows:
– intersection of Oak and Richter (signpost 26),
– intersection of Skyway and Upper Meadow (signpost 19),
– near the top of Meadow at signpost 45,
– at the upper intersection of Meadow and Thistle (signpost 44),
– on Meadow about halfway between signposts 42 and 44,
– at the intersection of Bay and Richter (signpost 25).
Trail Maintenance Day March 28, 2026
The Hiking Club held a very successful Trail Maintenance Day. The focus was on five areas: Eucalyptus Grove Picnic Area, Bobcat Trail, Upper Bay, Boundary up to the mailbox, and The Switchbacks down from the mailbox. The social committee had lunch and drinks for the end of the workday.
Hill Hike March 7, 2026
On a clear, crisp morning, 25 hikers showed up for the Saturday, March 7, 2026 Hill Hike, with 8 making it to the top. Those 8 perfectly posed hikers were (L to R) Mary, Steve, Joan, Jim, Mira, Gigi and Lisa, with Gordon behind the camera.
Hill Hike February 28, 2026
Sixteen hikers met to start the Hill Hike, with seven making it to the top. Those seven are (L to R) Gordon, Monona, Joan, Gigi, Marisue and Jim, with Kris behind the camera.
General Membership Meeting
Elk “Whisperer” to Speak to the Hiking Club
Have you ever seen Tule Elk in the Coyote Ridge hills while driving on Silver Creek Valley Road? The Villages Hiking Club invites members and other Villagers to join us for a Tule Elk talk on Monday, June 29th at 7 PM in the Foothill Center. During this talk, we will examine these majestic, gregarious, familial, playful, and very inquisitive animals through videos and slides. Watch elk calves play, elk bulls butt heads, and hear their bugles, which attract females and show dominance during mating season. We will also review ongoing Tule Elk research.
Our speaker, Mike Hundt, grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, which sparked his passion for the outdoors. He likes hiking and taking photos of nature, especially tule elk, bobcats, and mountain lions. Mike is a trained California Naturalist who leads walks for Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Henry Coe State Park, and Bay Area Older Adults. He also works as a field technician, supporting the Felidae Mountain Lion Research and CDFW Tule Elk Research programs.
The program will follow a short club business meeting and a break for socializing with snacks and beverages. The meeting is free, and open to all Villagers.
Hiking Schedule
Mexican Food Fiesta September 11, 2025
The end of Summer Picnic was held at Gazebo Park. There was a catered Mexican Buffet, music by DJ Ed Knott and entertainment by the Village Dancers. About 90 hiking club members attended.
Golf Course Walk June 30, 2025
20 hikers again this week got a lot of steps in by 10am!
Hill Hike June 28
Five tough hikers made it to the top of our hill on a very warm day. Hikers L-R are Gordon Carbonetti, Barrie Carson, Charley Lucas, Nancy Mori and Joan Cheung. It was Barrie’s first hike to the top, so Congratulations Barrie!
