January's Albany Bulb walk is cancelled due to inclement weather. We'll return on Feb 20 and other third Thursdays.
Leaders: Celeste Burrows, celesteburrows@sbcglobal.net, 510-601-1211, day of hike cell: 510-388-5129 (text best)
Shirley Jowell, 510-525-7012, sjowell@sbcglobal.net
When: Thursday, January 16, 2020, 1pm-3pm
Where: 1 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA
Open to: Everyone
Accessibility: NOT wheelchair accessible
NATURE WALK: Easy ramble through a small maze of trails, Good views of the BAy and "Quirky" Art
Description: Wide dirt trail (fire road) explores the bulb-shaped point that juts out into San Francisco Bay. Many smaller trails branch off leading to the best views of the bay and the quirky artwork. Easy walking with rockier options along the water's edge or exploring the side trails.
Rain cancels but sprinkles are OK. Call Celeste (510-601-1211) if in doubt.
Where to meet: Meet at the far west end of Buchanan Street near the north side of the parking lot for Golden Gate Fields Race Track
What to bring: Good hiking shoes or boots for the trails, layered clothing for variable weather, water, windbreaker, snacks. Hiking poles are optional, but a good idea.
How to get there:
Directions: From highway 80 East, take the Buchanan St. exit. Bear left to head west on Buchanan, following the sign "to Racetrack". Follow Buchanan to the very end (less than 1/4 mile) and find free parking as close to the west end as possible.
From the intersection of Marin Dr/Buchanan and San Pablo Ave, take Buchanan west, under the freeway and follow to the very west end where you will find free parking.
Carpools: If you need a ride or can give a ride, please respond to walks@ashbyvillage.org or to the reminder letter, or email Celeste <celesteburrows@sbcglobal.net> a few days in advance for arranging a pickup near West Berkeley/Albany or at North Berkeley BART.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: see AC TRANSIT by calling 511, or on the internet at 511.org.
The 80 bus goes to within a 15 minute walk from here and the 72 bus goes to within a 30 minute walk from here.