Pac Striders Oct. 26, 8:45am - Big Trees Loop (new start location)

Happy early Halloween. When it gets close to trick or treat time, we like to do the Big Trees Loop, also nicknamed the "Blair Witch" loop because of the spooky overhanging trees. To mix things up a little, we're going to start from a different location than usual, at the Skyline Blvd. end of the trail, where Sequoia Bayview and Big Trees Loop intersect. We'll take Bayview on the way back for a 7.5 mi run. Those who want to go further can head to West Ridge trail, and turn around at Skyline Gate for the full 9 miler.

DIRECTIONS:
Hwy. 13 can be accessed via 580 (hayward side) or Hwy. 24 (berkeley/oakland side)

From Hwy. 13 South, take the Joaquin Miller Road/Lincoln Ave. exit. Turn left at the stop sign, and left again onto Lincoln Avenue. At the next stop go straight onto Joaquin Miller Road. Go straight for about a mile until you reach the light at the intersection with Skyline Blvd. Go left at this intersection onto Skyline Blvd.

From Hwy 13 North, exit Joaquin Miller Road and turn right at the enrd of the on ramp onto Joaquin Miller Rd. Go straight for about a mile until you reach the light at the intersection with Skyline Blvd. Go left at this intersection onto Skyline Blvd.

Between 1/4 and 1/5 miles on your left will be a picket fence. This is the trailhead for Sequoia Bayview. There is no parking on the right side of the road. About 150 yds. past is a turnaround.