A Dynamite Hike at Point Pinole

5551 Giant Hwy,Richmond CA 94806

14 November, 2021

Description

Join Greenbelt Alliance as we explore an open space gem that was once the site of a gunpowder and dynamite plant! Greenbelt Alliance Board Member Bob Johnson will lead us on this excursion along San Pablo Bay. We'll view along the shoreline salt marshes, historic remains, a fishing pier, and hopefully, spot lots of waterfowl. TOTAL DISTANCE This is an easy to moderate five-mile round trip hike with minimal elevation change. LEADER Bob Johnson WEATHER POLICY  Heavy rain cancels. COST Free; Reservations Required. WHERE TO MEET Meet at the Giant Highway staging area (NOT the newer Atlas Road staging area); it can be reached from the Giant Highway by taking Richmond Parkway off of I-80, turning on Atlas Road, and then at the stop sign go left on Giant Highway to the park entrance just past the county corrections facility. There is a big parking lot there and the fee is $3 per car. Meet near the start of the trail just inside the fence from the parking lot. NOTES This is an in-person outing. W are happy to see you on the trail. Bring lunch and water. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring poles if you normally use them. If you have questions about this outing, email [email protected] or phone 415-543-6771 x321. COVID-19 protocol: If you are fully vaccinated, feel free to come mask-free. If not, please plan to wear your mask for the duration of this outing. Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin via Flickr About the LeaderBob Johnson is a Greenbelt Alliance outings leader and has been active on various committees since becoming a Board Member in 1991. He has also worked with Urban Advantage to produce photo-realistic visualizations of better urban design. Previously, he worked for many years as a securities analyst in Japan as well as the Bay Area. With Janet Byron, he co-wrote the book Berkeley Walks featuring self-guided urban tours.