Villages Hiking Club, San Jose, CA
Our mission is to promote an active and healthy lifestyle through hiking.
On 31-July-2024 nine Villagers hiked through ancient redwoods up to the Observation Deck and back at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton. Jim Koski led. Afterwards we had lunch at the nearby Cowboy Bar & Grill and then three of us stopped for ice cream.
On 22-July-2024 a group of hikers walked outside the golf course area on an alternative route due to the day’s tournament. There were cooler temperatures and nice chats.
On 17-July-2024 Rich Banbridge led a hike to Alum Rock along the valley trail which was about five miles round trip. There was an elevation gain of 300 feet. It was almost all in shade which was good thing for July. They stopped for an  optional lunch at Lee’s Sandwich shop on Berryessa.
On 15-Jul-2024 members from our club hiked our hill.
On 15-July-2024 a group of members walked the golf course.
Sandy & John Petrin led a Rambler hike beginning near Evergreen Square with 10 Villagers. The group proceeded up Michelangelo Drive, toward the Gurdwara Temple and back around Murillo Lake to Evergreen Square. It was just over 3 miles and all were able to stay mostly on the shaded side of the street. We passed Carolyn Clark Elementary School and Evergreen Valley High School along the way. The highlight of the hike was feeding the turtles at Lake Murillo. Mary Robinson brought along some actual “turtle” food and all watched as about 40 turtles lined up for a treat while ducks dropped in to grab any leftovers. They all seemed very “practiced” at this kind of treatment (the turtles, not the Villagers)! From there we headed back toward the Farmers Market at Evergreen Square. 
On 3-July-2024 A group of members walked the golf course in warm weather.
On 1-July-2024 several members completed a warm golf course walk.
On 24-June-2024 16 walkers enjoyed the hike thru the golf course during a very warm am!! Eileen lead the group & Cheryl as sweep/Photographer with Terri leading and photographing also! Best of conversations as well along the way!!
On 17-June-2024 a dozen hikers enjoyed beautiful weather, conversations, & an awesome hike through the golf course of nearly four miles.
