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Friday, 20 Nov 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM



Hosted by: Steve G

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    Quick Facts


    Estimated Hike Time: 0.4 Hours
    Ascent: 4 Feet
    Total Distance: 0.12 Miles
    Location: Alma College Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, United States
    Trail: Walk Near Parking Lot
    Type: Hiking
    Purpose: Activity – Follow a pre-planned route or itenerary.
    Difficulty: Very Easy – Less than 500 ft of ascent. Suitable for hikes of all abilities.
    Route Type: Loop
    Weather: the forecast will be available from about Saturday, Nov 14 (forecasts reach about a week ahead).


    Navigation


    Best Practice: As always, it is a good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect, by comparing the app destination with what is posted on your PC or Mac.
    Nearest Street Address: Most street addresses are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use the Google Maps link or GPS coordinates when driving.

    Meet Us Here:

    How To Find Us: The GPS locations and the Google Maps link are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there. Zoom in all the way.
    Trail Link: Open in Google Maps
    GPS in Degrees Decimal Format (Google Maps): 37.182817,-122.003912
    GPS in Degrees Minutes Decimal Format (Most Cars): 37° 10′ 58″ N,122° 0′ 14″ W


    Additional Information


    Meeting Location: At trail head
    Parking Fee: No
    How To Hike In The Sun: https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials-how-to-hike-in-the-sun/
    Facilities at Trail head: Restrooms at trail head. No water.
    Shade Recommendation: Zoom in on the Satellite map below to see the shade.


    Summary


    A short walk near the parking lot.


    Our Planned Route


    Download GPX File Printable Map (PDF) Garmin / bike computer (TCX)


    Total distance: 0.12 mi
    Max elevation: 981 ft
    Min elevation: 977 ft
    Ascent: 4 ft
    Total descent: 4 ft

    Turn-by-turn directions (5 junctions)
    1. Start Next junction in 50 ftmile 0.0
      ETA 0 hr 0 min (1:00 PM)
    2. 1Bear left onto Almadale Trail Next junction in 160 ftmile 0.0
      ETA 0 hr 2 min (1:02 PM)
    3. 2Bear left onto an unnamed trail Next junction in 80 ftmile 0.0
      ETA 0 hr 8 min (1:08 PM)
    4. 3Turn left onto Salamander Springs Trail Next junction in 100 ftmile 0.1
      ETA 0 hr 11 min (1:11 PM)
    5. 4Turn left onto Upper Lake Loop Trail Next junction in 250 ftmile 0.1
      ETA 0 hr 14 min (1:14 PM)
    6. 5Bear right onto an unnamed trail 0 ft to the endmile 0.1
      ETA 0 hr 23 min (1:23 PM)
    7. Arrive back at the startmile 0.1
      ETA 0 hr 24 min (1:24 PM)

    ETAs are the time from the start (with the clock time, from the event's start time), at 1.7 mph uphill, 2.7 mph downhill and 2 mph on level ground, plus 20 minutes for breaks spread over the hike. Worked out from the route and OpenStreetMap trail names. Trail signs on the ground may differ - carry a map.


    Created By: Steve G




    Important Notes

    This is too easy.