Tolman Peak @ Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, Union City

Meeting Time: 1:15pm

We will meet at the parking lot at the end of May Road, Union City.   We will start at 1:30pm from the May Trail to the Tolman Peak Trail uphill with elevation gain about 700 ft..  We then take the South Fork Trail downhill back to the Tolman trail to the Parking Lot.   The whole route is about 4.6 miles.  This route should be rated as “easy to moderate” with about half mile slope climbing.   (If you are late, get a map and follow the said route above to catch us.)

There is a Dry Creek Garden at the trail head.  If you have not been there, I recommend you to come earlier to visit it.  Spare about an hour to enjoy the blooming of the seasonal flowers here.  It is open to the public with free of charge.

More details, visit the following link:

http://www.ebparks.org/parks/garin

What to bring:

1. A signed waiver form. (You can download one from ncuaanc.org)
2. Plenty of water, snacks.
3. Hat and sunscreen (The 1.3 mile South Fork Trail is with shade, but not the remaining of this route. )
4. Hiking boots and poles is recommended, but not necessary.
   

Directions:

From I-880, exit at Whipple Road in Hayward/Union City and head east toward the hills. When you reach Mission Blvd., continue straight onto May Road.

From I-580 eastbound (Oakland, Berkeley, etc.), take the I-238 exit and keep left for downtown Hayward. Continue onto Foothill Blvd for about 2 miles. Take a slight left onto Mission Blvd. Follow Mission Blvd for about 5.5 miles and then turn left onto May Road in Union City.

From I-580 westbound (Tri-Valley Area), take the Strobridge Avenue exit. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Strobridge Avenue. At the first stop light turn left onto Castro Valley Blvd. Follow Castro Valley Blvd under the freeway and then turn left onto Foothill Blvd. Continue on Foothill Blvd. for about 2 miles. Take a slight left onto Mission Blvd. Follow Mission Blvd for about 5.5 miles and then turn left onto May Road.

From I-680, take I-238/Mission Blvd exit, then take north to Union City.  For about 7.5 miles, May Road is at your right hand side, which is right opposite to the Whipple Road.