Forest of Nisene Marks

On 27-September-2023 Jim Koski led five hikers that spent two hours exploring three miles of redwood trails at The Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos. We followed the creek upstream, crossed over and looped back to the lower parking lot. Afterwards we enjoyed lunch at the nearby Aptos Street BBQ.

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End of Summer 2023 Potluck Picnic

On 21-Sptember-2023 the Villages Hiking Club had for our annual End of Summer Potluck Picnic, 4.30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 21 at the Gazebo. There were some games including, French bocce, croquet, cornhole, giant Jenga, etc. Music for the evening was provided by well known Villager DJ Ed Knott.

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New Brighton State Beach Hike

On 20-Sepember-2023 a small group of members had a nice hike in Seacliff and New Brighton Beach parks. The pier and old cement ship were battered by last winter’s storms and the pier was removed last spring. We pretty much stayed on the paved trail at Seacliff and then on the firmer damp sand to New Brighton. We had our snack at the campground and got an interesting tour of a beautifully restored small trailer from the 1960s. We returned via the abandoned railroad track and streets with cottages above Seacliff. Lunch at the nearby Pixie Deli was amazingly good.

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Golf course walk 9-11-2023

On 11-September-2023 eight members walked the golf course. Awesome weather and good conversations with friends.

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Rambler hike 9-6-2023

Pam Thompson led a hike through the Villages! They met at the Vineyard center at 9am then afterwards went to get a bite to eat at the Bistro!

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Oak Meadows Park Hike

On 30-August-2023 Sandy & John Petrin led a rambler hike of 9 folks from Oak Meadow Park, r/t ,along Los Gatos Creek to downtown Los Gatos. Upon completion of the 4-mile hike all gathered at Garrett Station at Knowles Dr @ Winchester Blvd for a great lunch.

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