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Sy Gelman led a rambler hike along Los Alamitos Creek Trail on Wednesday, January 24th .  Starting from Almaden Lake the trail followed Los Alamitos Creek on mostly level ground .  Hike mileage was about 3-4 miles. 

Al Girolami led a hike in our own open space on Wednesday, January 17th . They met and started at Foothill Center at 8:30am and hiked the following trails: Past the Stables to Rawhide, up to Ohlone (Indian), crossover to Skyway and visit the Indian Grinding Rock.  Then down on Skyway and up on Bay and down on Richter and then taking Joe Marsh to the Upper Gardens and passing through Valle Vista and back to Foothill Center.

On Saturday, January 13th Nancy Rumple led the long hikers on a 7 mile hike in Alum Rock Park with 1200 ft. elevation gain on the North Rim, Todd Quick and Baccardo Loop trails up to the overlook and back. Rich Bainbridge led a rambler hike on a 5 mile route on some of the lower trails in the park.

The hiking club held its annual white elephant gift exchange and soup supper fun event on Thursday, January 11 starting at 5:30 pm at Foothill Center. 

Wate and Johanna Bakker led fourteen Ramblers on a four-mile hike in Shoreline Park on Wednesday, January 10th.  After two days of rain, the all weather paths at Shoreline proved to be a perfect choice. The cool morning provided a perfect setting for large flocks of birds.   As usual, the hike ended at the Shoreline Cafe with a hearty extended lunch and much conversation.

Rich Bainbridge & Wendy Ledamun led a hike in Dry Creek Pioneer Park near Niles, CA. on Saturday, January 6th.The hike was about 5 miles long with an elevation gain of about 900 ft.

Katy Peretti led a hike along Coyote Creek to Hellyer Park from Blossom Hill Road on a paved trial. Total distance was about 3-4 miles.

There were hikes to honor Stan Pegram one of the most faithful and active members of the hiking club, even during his protracted illness. Wate and Johanna Bakker led long and ramble hikes in memory of his friendship and contributions. Both hikes started at the upper garden parking lot at 10 AM. Johanna’s hike was about 3 miles with 300-400 ft elevation gain and Wate’s hike was about 4 miles long with a 1000 ft elevation gain. After the hike all shared a meal  with Stan’s family in the Foothill center, starting at 12.15 PM , to reminisce about Stan’s time at the Villages and celebrate his life with us.

On Wednesday, December 27th some of the club members took a hike around the villages to prepare for our annual New Years Day hike up the hill ..