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Friday, 13 Nov 2026, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM



Hosted by: Steve G
Assistant Organizers: Gabe Chan Kal A.

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    Quick Facts


    Estimated Hike Time: 2.9 Hours
    Ascent: 1259 Feet
    Total Distance: 5.47 Miles
    Location: Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, United States
    Trail: 5.4 Miles
    Type: Hiking
    Purpose: Activity – Follow a pre-planned route or itenerary.
    Difficulty: Moderate – 1000 ft to 2000 ft of ascent. Suitable for reasonably fit hikers.
    Route Type: Loop
    Features: Forest, Shade
    Weather: the forecast will be available from about Saturday, Nov 7 (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): 37.183038,-122.004285
    GPS in Degrees Minutes Decimal Format (Most Cars): 37° 10′ 58″ N,122° 0′ 15″ 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


    Bear Creek Redwood hike. Very shady.


    Our Planned Route


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


    Total distance: 5.47 mi
    Max elevation: 1870 ft
    Min elevation: 982 ft
    Ascent: 1259 ft
    Total descent: 1260 ft

    Turn-by-turn directions (4 junctions)
    1. Start on Upper Lake Loop Trail Next junction in 150 ftmile 0.0
      ETA 0 hr 0 min (3:30 PM)
    2. 1Bear left onto Alma Trail Next junction in 90 ftmile 0.0
      ETA 0 hr 1 min (3:31 PM)
    3. 2Bear right onto Upper Pete Siemens Trail Next junction in 2.7 mimile 0.0
      ETA 0 hr 2 min (3:32 PM)
    4. 3Bear left onto Redwood Springs Trail Next junction in 1.5 mimile 2.8
      ETA 1 hr 41 min (5:11 PM)
    5. 4Continue onto Upper Pete Siemens Trail 1.2 mi to the endmile 4.3
      ETA 2 hr 26 min (5:56 PM)
    6. Arrive back at the startmile 5.4
      ETA 2 hr 57 min (6:27 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

    Lots of shade on this hike.