Quarry Lakes Hike - Sun, Jan 18, 9am - 11am 🚶

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMu1lClRN9OYKv-kZXeWiA_-ktAy-bNivdMw-9KHcxY6E7iQ/viewform

NOTE: We are meeting at this pinned location of parking lot. As you enter from Quarry Lakes Drive past the entry booth, take an immediate left at Roeding Ave. Park and walk towards the lakes. 

• Address: 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536

• Difficulty: Easy (2/5)

• Trail Type: Flat, Wide and Stroller Friendly

• Distance: 3 miles 

• Elevation gain: 33 ft.

• Time: 1.30 to 2 hrs. 

• Route: Strava Link

• Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a beautiful and peaceful place to explore nature. The lakes were ones rock quarries and are now home to calm water, open skies and lots of wildlife. 

• Along the way, we will stop at the Citrus Orchard, where scouts can observe different fruit tree. Since we are visiting in Mid-Jan, the Orchard may have some fruits on the trees. Scouts may see orange, lemons, and lime. We can practice observation skills by noticing the fruit, glossy green leaves, blossoms or buds and tree shapes. We will also make a slight detour towards the shores of horse shoe bend, for a snack break and to enjoy the calm waters. 

• As we hike along the lakes, we may spot animals such as bald eagles, ducks, geese and other water birds, along with squirrels , rabbits and occasionally deers and elks. 

• Overall this will be a pleasant and relaxing hike with fresh air, scenic lake views and plenty of chances to learn about nature.  

• We will meet at 9am at the (north) side of the parking lot, use this pin for exact location to meetup (meet here). The hike will proceed around 9:15 am after going over the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace principles.

• We will aim to finish around 11 am.

• Class B uniforms (Pack t-shirt, Scout hat) for your scouts if they have them. Pack t-shirts for adults encouraged but optional.

Requirement: Scout and accompanying parent must have an Annual Health Medical Record (AHMR form) on file (forms A/B1/B2) in order to hike with us.  If you have not filled one out, please bring the completed form with you to the hike and hand it to Tim. This applies to all scouts, siblings, and friends if they plan to hike alongside our group. 

Things to bring:  

• Water bottle with at least 0.5 liters of water per person

• Trail snacks

• Scouts: Class B uniform (Scout hat, Pack t-shirt)

• Parents: Pack T-shirt if you have one

• Dress in layers (water resistant jacket recommended)

• Cub Scout 6 Essentials (water, snack, sun protection, first aid kit, etc)

Parking:

• Parking is $5 at the staging area.

Leader Contacts: 

Smita Shinde (Shubh's mom)

• 510-579-5963

• smitas2004@gmail.com

Tim Wong (Jayden's Dad)

• 510-213-8103 (SMS, call, WhatsApp)

• mistertimwong@gmail.com