Saturday June 21st, WOWers are hiking the Seaview Trail part of Tilden Regional Park.  The Seaview Trail loop is one of the East Bay’s most enjoyable short hikes, being 3.6 miles in length.  The hike has great views of the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Reservoir.  The loop is entirely on dirt roads.

The hike begins at the parking lot, crossing through a nice picnic area.  The trail begins a gentle climb through an open meadow with a view of the surrounding conifers and eucalyptus clad hills.  Tilden’s unique patchwork look, its open meadows streaked with little patches of woodland with its unusual variety of trees, is at its best in this area.

At the highest point of the trail are some picnic tables and benches.  To the west there’s a fine view of San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais; to the east are the reservoirs and endless rolling East Bay Hills.  The rough, rocky descent is a little steep.  It can be easy to slip on all the loose rocks and gravel, so mind your step.

Hikers will meet at the Woodland Presbyterian Church parking lot at 8:00 a.m. to sign in, receive instructions for the day, and form carpools.  We will leave at 8:15 for the 1 hour and 10 minutes drive.  Parking is free.  Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and a lunch or snack.

The Woodland Outdoor Wanderers is a community-based organization open to all, and dedicated to introducing Yoloans to their natural and cultural environments, and to each other.  For more information  email kathyjtrott@gmail.com