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April 2, Thursday, hike a moderate/easy 1A hike in Muir Woods, via Fern Creek and Camp Alice Eastwood. Meet at 9:30 at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop). Back by 1.30. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Sponsored by the Marin Group Sierra Club.

April 3, Friday, the Marin Bushwackers Hiking Club presents a two-hour, “exhilarating and educational, off-the-beaten-track hike for in-shape hikers.”?  Meet at Tennessee Valley Trailhead gate at 5:30 p.m.?  For more specific directions and information, call John at (415) 331-0100.

April 4, Saturday, Two-hour  hike on moderate trails with md-hike wine and cheese sevrved overlooking the pacific, followed by optional dinner and socializing at the Mt. Home Inn. Meet at 4:30 p.m. in the parking area across from the Inn on Panoramic Highway in Mill Valley. Cost is $15. Sunset Hike and Dine Club. To reserve a spot, call (415) 331-0100.

The Fairfield Osborn Preserve offers Saturday hikes through May 16 so visitors may observe the diverse fauna and flora of the popular nature preserve on Sonoma Mountain operated by Sonoma State University. Tours are appropriate for families, friends and individuals. Visitors should be able to hike two to four miles over uneven ground. Sturdy shoes, long pants, drinking water and a snack are highly recommended. General admission is $3. Visitors 12 and younger are admitted free.

Hikes are held every Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be no hike on April 18. The Fairfield Osborn Preserve is located at 6543 Lichau Road in Penngrove. For more information or directions, call (707) 795-5069 or e-mail fairfield.osborn@sonoma.edu or visit online, www. sonoma.edu/org/preserve.

On Thursday, April 9, hike nine miles from Mill Valley towards Sausalito. Discover this 1A easy Bay path from East Blythdale Avenue in Mill Valley along the Bayside towards the Bay Model, guided by a docent . Meet at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Maria Maria restaurant at 651 East Blythedale Ave. in Mill Valley. Return by 1:30 p.m. Rain cancels. E.mail-rgwatson@pacbell .net. or call (415) 461-9255.

Sunday, April 12. Angel Island picnic and hike. An easy 2A hike with 360-degree views of all the bay, and to see results of the Angel Island fire. Hike to the top of Mt. Livermore and then have lunch on the beach. Bring liquids and a potluck dish for 6 to share. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Angel Island Ferry dock in Tiburon. $13.50 fare. Back by 4 p.m. Rain cancels. E-mail rgwatson@pacbell.net. or call (415) 461-9255.

Thursday, April 16. China Camp. Explore the Shoreline Trails of China Camp in San Rafael. An easy 1A hike. Meet at 9:30 at the Civic Center Post Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael. Back by 1:30 p.m. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. E.mail-rgwatson@ pacbell.net.

Thursday, April 23: Ocean view trail. A moderate/long 1A hike from Rock Springs to the Top of Cataract Falls with a view of the ocean and Stinson Beach. Carpools from Miller and Locust at the Mill Valley bus stop at 9:30 a.m. Back by 2:30 p.m. Rain cancels. E.mail rgwatson@pacbell. net or call (415) 461-9255.

Sunday, April 26. Lakes and waterfalls hike to Bass Lake/Alamere falls. A 2A moderate hike from Palomarin trailhead. Bring towels if desired for an optional dip in Bass Lake. Meet at Fairfax Parkade at 9:30 a.m. Rain cancels. E.mail rgwatson@pacbell.net or call (415) 461-9255.

Thursday, April 30, hike the Dipsea Trail and Muir Woods. A moderate 1A/B hike on the Dipsea trail and through Muir Woods. Meet at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop) at 9:30 a.m. Return by 1:30 p.m. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. E.mail rgwatson@ pacbell.net or call (415) 461-9255.

May 3. Sunday. Drakes Estero. A moderately paced and a most charming 2B tour to the ocean of the beautiful Drake’s Estero area on Point Reyes. Carpool at 9:30 a.m. from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back by 5 p.m. Bring lunch and liquids. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels.

May 7. Thursday. Blackie’s Pasture. A very easy 1A from Blackie’s Pasture. Hike from the parking lot at Blackie’s Pasture towards Tiburon and back, stopping at a yummy bakery with a fabulous San Francisco view. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Blackie's Pasture on Tiburon Boulevard. Back by l p.m. Bring your taste buds.

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