Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Bay Area Travel Hike ideas for 1 year

From a friend.


SL.NoDatePlaceCityLinkTotal MilesNew/Old
11/10/21Fremont Older PreserveCupertinohttps://www.openspace.org/preserves/fremont-older-preserve?fbclid=IwAR3d_bRgUsH0KZ0Udj_Vs0DwnZDIvFNB58UaR3cJKXJIKkDBazRHyuxGjeA4.9Repeat
21/17/21Coyote Hills Regional ParkFremonthttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/coyote-hills-regional-park4.3New
31/23/21Dry Creek pioneer Regional parkNewarkhttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/dry-creek-pioneer-regional-park9.3New
41/30/21UVAS CannyonMorgan Hillhttps://gooutsideandplay.org/reservations/Product.asp6.1Repeat
52/7/21Sanborn County ParkSaratogahttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/sanborn-county-park6.4New
62/14/21Lexington ResoviorLos Gatoshttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lexington-reservoir-trail#:~:text=Lexington%20Reservoir%20Trail%20is%20a,and%20is%20accessible%20year%2Dround.6.2New
72/21/21Sierra Road loopSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sierra-road-loop?fbclid=IwAR3IUhdhN9xAdEFk3bMxVU0NT1AaUHjYfxaVJO1GknmSvZysLdRJsSrEr8I8.3New
82/28/21Arastradero Creek trailPalo Altohttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redtail-loop-trail-to-arastradero-creek-trail-loop?fbclid=IwAR3SSXPX1ERJIBGFsWjV5C0jrbVKZH2gK8X1NVOeI4WYbkK4CRWi_S_l6u85.2New
92/28/21Saratoga Quarry ParkSaratogahttps://www.saratoga.ca.us/456/Saratoga-to-the-Sea3.6New
103/7/21Stevens Creek County ParkCupertinohttps://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/stevens-creek-county-park6.2New
113/20/21Cowell Purisima TrailHalf Moon Bayhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cowell-purisima-trail--?fbclid=IwAR2CkZys9MC0zNrPQ1C-XDEk9WMPxlhoBaprnwPkXN7B1dvwOQplR50C_SI7.2New
123/21/21Santa teresa County ParkSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/santa-teresa-county-park6.8New
133/27/21Little Yosemite & Samta CruzSunolhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/camp-ohlone-road-to-little-yosemite-geary-road-backpack-road-mccorkle?fbclid=IwAR3-nq82zfWZE67_XkiFe4sXIeOTG1zyBEMkd6FmtHra3NzO1UPqNphcJm89New
144/3/21Moore Creek ParkSt. Helenahttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/moore-creek-trail--25.6New
154/10/21Hellyer County ParkSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hellyer-county-park4.2New
164/11/21Alum RockSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/alum-rock-south-rim-trail?fbclid=IwAR1LeY2VYvmyYvtiT0M38Zm0L1md6oto9nGOoQsbK86MWFw-duDBtZ2Pn846.22New
174/17/21Pleasanton RidgePleasantonhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/courdet-schuhart-bay-leaf-shady-creek-ridgeline?fbclid=IwAR3luBKEM5tF8N6vNGUOZq-i5zusmT_qpaSAmfNRtZ9Pk8QKMiKJTd6v9C06.5New
184/18/21Dipsea TrailMill Valleyhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dipsea-trail-from-mill-valley-trail-head?p=33539&fbclid=IwAR0pHXK2ONP59zGmblExLXEWWHyExQWbqOT9SOhuh1E0coDtqDy8gasFrj010.6New
195/2/21Rancho Canada del OroSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/rancho-canada-del-oro-via-serpentine-loop-trail4.2New
205/8/21Losgatos- St. Joseph HillsLos Gatoshttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/los-gatos-creek-trail-to-saint-josephs-hill?fbclid=IwAR3-2YwHhjhUN1A0vtqYzeRuxK6nzVjCLSyR1P9ea8S_UzWWT5bna_ba9KE6.1New
215/15/21Yosemite-Nevada -Vernal FallsYosemitehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/vernal-and-nevada-falls-via-the-mist-trail15New
225/23/21Sanborn County ParkSaratogahttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/sanborn-county-park6.2Repeat
235/29/21Castle RockBig Bear Lakehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/castle-rock-trail#:~:text=Castle%20Rock%20Trail%20is%20a,is%20primarily%20used%20for%20hiking.4.4New
245/30/21Maple FallsSanta Cruzhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bridge-creek-trail-to-maple-falls#:~:text=Bridge%20Creek%20Trail%20to%20Maple%20Falls%20is%20a%2011%20mile,and%20is%20accessible%20year%2Dround.9.4New
256/5/21Mission PeakFremonthttps://modernhiker.com/hike/mission-peak/#:~:text=Mission%20Peak%20is%20a%202%2C517,miles%20to%20360%2Ddegree%20views.7.43New
266/20/21Mount DiabloClayton/Danvillehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-diablo-via-summit-trail--27.6New
276/26/21Mission PeakFremonthttps://modernhiker.com/hike/mission-peak/#:~:text=Mission%20Peak%20is%20a%202%2C517,miles%20to%20360%2Ddegree%20views.7.2Repeat
286/27/21Mount UmunhumSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-umunhum#:~:text=Mount%20Umunhum%20is%20a%207.7,and%20is%20accessible%20year%2Dround.8.36New
297/4/21Mammoth lakes/Rainbow FallsMammoth Lakeshttps://www.visitmammoth.com/activities/rainbow-falls/#:~:text=2.5%20miles%20or%205%20miles%20round%2Dtrip%20moderate%20hike.5New
307/11/21Picchetti PreserveCupertinohttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/zinfandel-trail?fbclid=IwAR35LPcRxJxLEza53ogt2qp81xuTZW0Iywj-6Puwag-KwnRGk_tphpOwhjk4.1New
317/17/21Bear Creek SummitLos Gatoshttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bear-creek-summit-via-madrone-knoll-trail-and-alma-trail?fbclid=IwAR2KNGobGgiGU6LNAVbzq-j-PT7VE5XN-odHE23Rd7DCrLhDFOZVQPE2x3E7.5New
327/18/21Parker RanchSaratogahttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/parker-ranch-trail-to-nob-hill?fbclid=IwAR3q0_E-LjJ2QkODG9bfDYhPEw1UJxAf9jjlEioQb3_F-bmOiHpFjVOBtV84.2New
338/1/21Mission PeakFremonthttps://modernhiker.com/hike/mission-peak/#:~:text=Mission%20Peak%20is%20a%202%2C517,miles%20to%20360%2Ddegree%20views.7.2Repeat
348/5/21Mission PeakFremonthttps://modernhiker.com/hike/mission-peak/#:~:text=Mission%20Peak%20is%20a%202%2C517,miles%20to%20360%2Ddegree%20views.6.4Repeat
358/7/21Purisima Creek RedwoodsHalf Moon Bayhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/purisima-creek-and-whittemore-gulch-loop-trails9.6New
368/8/21Mission PeakFremonthttps://modernhiker.com/hike/mission-peak/#:~:text=Mission%20Peak%20is%20a%202%2C517,miles%20to%20360%2Ddegree%20views.7.2Repeat
378/24/21Windyhills Preserve HillsPortola Valleyhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/windy-hill-loop?fbclid=IwAR2ltaIfi_58bT7fbnmHfBt263XY0ZhXCJ-HxSdykwBlxEH3JhYddOmFqVU9New
388/29/21Medicine BuddhaAptos (Santa Cruz)https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/the-buddha-loop-trail?fbclid=IwAR2kIc2KXuQDxhVCtwwNa-yQxlWnmqYuew7K3uzRdmtZPYpmfGZID84Jqog5.6New
399/11/21Almaden Quick SilverSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/almaden-quicksilver-county-park5.4Repeat
409/19/21Tarwater, Pomponio and Canyon trail loopLa Hondahttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tarwater-pomponio-and-canyon-trail-loop#:~:text=The%20trail%20is%20less%20crowded%20so%20perfect%20for%20social%20distancing.&text=Really%20nice%20shaded%20trail%20through,people%20through%20the%207.4%20miles.7.4New
419/24/21Yosemite-HalfdomeYosemiteHalfdome -Via Mist trail & back through JMT23New
4210/3/21Windy hillsPortola Valleyhttps://www.openspace.org/preserves/windy-hill?fbclid=IwAR2KNGobGgiGU6LNAVbzq-j-PT7VE5XN-odHE23Rd7DCrLhDFOZVQPE2x3E9.6Repeat
4310/10/21Fremont OlderCupertinohttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/fremont-older-open-space-preserve6Repeat
4410/31/21Bear Creek SummitLos Gatoshttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bear-creek-summit-via-madrone-knoll-trail-and-alma-trail?fbclid=IwAR0WXcLGunPwmZPmxVxl1rVB7OOafRfJhCFkCsJtnA2YXMSiLm0NohK_0cI8.6New
4511/6/21Monte Bello Preerve loopPalo Altohttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/monte-bello-preserve-loop?fbclid=IwAR3kSQ25AOeyfILwwTsRJ8-49kPLACPBT6HCzK06yzUx4fhpQCNe0MwIMQQ6.5New
4611/7/21Brandon Skyline TrailCastro Valleyhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/brandon-skyline-trail-and-towhee-trail?fbclid=IwAR2mBOk0xSAWh3_Jc5kvHj-BzMnnRmDVP96VVqN6DgxSSV7n29JBceWWEz44.9New
4711/20/21Deer Gulch trailNewarkhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/deer-gulch-trail-via-cliff-trail?fbclid=IwAR3t1lnWML_heAF8-9b4RMZZcJjBjM5d9R41ZJDXn_etvuEnNMMSDIelFIk6.9New
4811/21/21Methuselh to Taffoni LoopRedwood Cityhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/fir-to-methuselah-to-tafoni-loop?fbclid=IwAR2KUCtObLCFGxXhue5hkE9ssZSyRfbXQWU_ZMAFlNRrqSnB8_p7PYfYE1M4.5New
4911/25/21Alpine Pond-BorelPortola Valleyhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/horseshoe-lake-alpine-pond-borel-hill?fbclid=IwAR0-y8xohhZ3ul4LAaAar-cb4VBdkGNWF5XruxlT7eIRYEoVP38IOmf_Wc46.3New
5012/4/21Pinnacles Natioal ParkHollisterhttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/pinnacles-national-park8.3New
5112/5/21Sierra Road loop-Sunset HikeSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sierra-road-loop?fbclid=IwAR3aqMWk2a86rEvGsiH2Wht_q-0L9_qKjlEbn0NAFt6z7EpPqOMiQD1UJek4.2Repeat
5212/12/21Sierra Road Loop_Sunset HikeSan Josehttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sierra-road-loop?fbclid=IwAR3aqMWk2a86rEvGsiH2Wht_q-0L9_qKjlEbn0NAFt6z7EpPqOMiQD1UJek4.3Repeat
5312/19/21Lake ChabotHaywardhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lake-chabot-west-shore-bass-cove-columbine-honker-bay-east-shore-loop?fbclid=IwAR3kSQ25AOeyfILwwTsRJ8-49kPLACPBT6HCzK06yzUx4fhpQCNe0MwIMQQ10.83New
No of Miles375 + or -
No of New places41
Peaks12
Epic HikeHalf Dome

Friday, December 10, 2021

COVID Travel: USA to India: Air France

All our tickets are changeable and refundable if you book before February 1, 2022 for travel until June 30, 2022. Learn more

Standard:
Refundable for flights scheduled on or before 30 June 2022**
Non-refundable for flights scheduled on or after 1 July 2022
* Applies to flights operated by Air France and KLM.
** Refundable in form of a voucher if you cancel before the 1st flight in your trip. Vouchers are refundable and valid for 1 year from date of issue.

Flex:
Refundable if you cancel before the 1st flight in your trip without date constraints

Thursday, December 09, 2021

National Park Junior Ranger badges from SF Bay Area

National Park Junior Ranger badges from San Francisco, Bay Area, California
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    • Muir Woods National Monument
    • Marin Headlands
    • Alcatraz Island
    • Fort Point National Historic Site
    • Beach buddies in any beach or visitor center
  • San Francisco maritime national historical park
  • Presidio of San Francisco
  • National historic trail
    • Pony Express national historic trail
    • Juan Bautista de Anza national historic trail
  • Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National historical park, Richmond
  • John Muir national historic site, Martinez
  • Point Reyes National Seashore
  • National Parks
    • Pinnacles National Park
    • Yosemite national park
    • Channel Islands National Park
    • Death Valley National Park
    • Lassen Volcanic national park
    • Redwood national park
    • Sequoia & King's Canyon national park
    • Joshua Tree national park
    • Crater Lake national park
  • Whiskeytown junior ranger
  • Devils postpile national monument
  • Lava Beds national monument
  • Tule Lake national monument
  • Santa Monica mountains
  • Old Spanish national historic trail
  • Mojave national preserve, Barstow
  • Manzanar national historic site, Independence
  • Eugene O'Neill, Danville, CA
  • Cesar E Chavez national monument
  • Castle mountains national monument, Barstow
  • Cabrillo national monument, San Diego
  • Bureau of Land Management BLM
    • Fort Ord National Monument
    • Giant Sequoia National Monument
    • Berryessa snow mountain NM
    • California Coastal NM
    • Carrizo plain NM
    • Headwaters Forest Reserve
    • King Range National Conservation Area
    • Mojave Trails NM
    • National Conservation Lands of CA desert
    • Sand to Snow NM
    • Santa Rosa & San Jacinto mountains NM
    • Surprise Canyon Creek Wild & Scenic River
    • Whitewater wild & scenic river
  • Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial: no junior ranger program yet
References
https://blog.trekaroo.com/national-parks-in-the-bay-area/

Thursday, December 02, 2021

COVID Travel: India to USA-Indian citizens-Qatar Air via Doha

If an Indian citizen has a transit time of 14 hours in Doha when traveling to USA from India, can they stay in the airport the entire time without having to exit the airport? Is a transit visa required?

Hi there,

Please be advised that you do not require a visa   for transiting through Doha as you are not exiting the transit area. . However, to find out what requirements you need to comply with before you travel, please visit this link

https://qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/requirements.html

Kindly note that you are requested to remain in the transit area of the airport and have your travel documents with you. 

Thank you

If the flight has to be canceled or rescheduled owing to a positive COVID test result, will the money be refunded?

Hello, Your full ticket amount will be refunded in the original form of payment. You can apply for a refund or for a voucher by contacting our customer care team. Thank you.

COVID Travel: India to USA-Indian citizens-ANA via Tokyo

ANA-All Nippon Airways

If an Indian citizen has a transit time of 10 hours in Narita when traveling to USA from India, can they stay in the airport the entire time without having to exit the airport? Is a transit visa required?

Please be informed that travelers who are not entering Japan, and are transferring directly to a third country by transit, are not required to submit any documents and undergo inspections. Therefore, immediate layovers in Japan are permitted, provided that you do not leave or exit the airport premises. But since you are traveling to the United States, all passengers will require attestation and a negative COVID-19 test certificate for a test taken within the 3 days prior to the departure of the first flight in their itinerary (not including the departure date). For more information, you may visit this link: https://ana.ms/3hot4jl. Then, click on the "Passengers Traveling Internationally from Japan" tab then choose "the United States". Thank you and we hope this helps!

If the flight has to be canceled or rescheduled owing to a positive COVID test result, will the money be refunded?

You may be able to request for a refund as long as you have an applicable ticket. Tickets meeting the following conditions (both the date of issuance and boarding date) whose number starts with 205 can be applied for a refund. For more information, you may visit this page: https://ana.ms/3G6OZFA. We hope this helps.

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

COVID Travel: India to USA-Indian citizens-Emirates via Dubai

For transits > 10 hours, Indian citizens have to exit the airport & get another COVID test done in Dubai. A transit visa is provided on arrival.

No issues for transits < 10 hours.

Ineligible to stay in the airport hotel, have to stay outside the airport. Dubai connect with free hotel eligible only for 1-way fare/person > $ 1000 USD.

Confirmed with Emirates support as of Nov 2021.

From this source.

If you are traveling from one of the restricted countries (Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia) and have a Dubai Connect Package booked, you must comply with the requirements of your final destination and follow UAE entry and regulatory requirements. If you are traveling from one of the restricted countries, you will be required to leave the airport if your transit time is more than 10 hours


Info as of Dec 4 2021:

If you're a transit customer from one of these countries listed above with a Dubai Connect booking and/or transit time of more than 10 hours; you must present a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate with a QR code for a test conducted within 48 hours of the time the sample was taken at an approved health facility. You must also present a Rapid PCR test report with a QR code for a test conducted at the departure airport within six hours of departure.