Eighteen hikers started the Hill Hike on a beautiful cool morning. Four decided to go to the top. Starting down on the switchbacks, those four were (L-R) Joan, Julian, Marisue and Gordon, with San Jose in the background.

Villages Hiking Club, San Jose, CA
Our mission is to promote an active and healthy lifestyle through hiking.
Eighteen hikers started the Hill Hike on a beautiful cool morning. Four decided to go to the top. Starting down on the switchbacks, those four were (L-R) Joan, Julian, Marisue and Gordon, with San Jose in the background.



Special tour of murals in downtown San Jose lead by Marcia Klein.

Memorial Day’s walk around the golf course during the Golf Course Tournament. Terri Vivoli, Lead; Cheryl Allmen Sweep and Photographer

12 long hikers – Amy, Duc, Deb, Joan, Hanne, Hansel, Kris, John, Mimi, Marisue, Mary, Nancy – went to Mount Umunhum for an 8-mile hike on May 7th.At the Bald Mountain Trail Head, the morning fog filled the San Jose valley like ocean. We felt like floating in clouds while walking up the hill. By the time we reached the top the sun had burned out all the fog. We rested at the historic radio tower built for the Cold War, the whole San Jose valley was under our feet, so satisfying and so peaceful. On the way back to our cars, we even spotted an old car that had landed in a ravine, hidden in the trees. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful hike. Mimi and John led the hike.

The last weekend in April is a special opening of Henry Coe Backcountry. Thirteen Villagers attended and did a five-mile hike along Orestimba Creek to Kingbird Pond Loop. It was a cool cloudy day, perfect for hiking.
Kimberly Sandstrom Week took a week vacation and backpacked Henry Coe solo. She enjoyed making videos of the trip, and they are now on YouTube, and may be of interest.
Fifteen hikers showed up to hike the Hill this morning. Thanks to Jim Koski for taking the photo of the group including a friend in the stables.
