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Fairfax on Foot: Discover Red Hill Walk

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Join us for this Fairfax on Foot Walk to explore a local landmark!

Level: Strenuous, 1.5 Miles, 350 ft elevation gain

The trail connects Red Hill shopping center with the top of historic Red Hill, a 150 million-year-old submarine volcano that extruded onto the floor of a Jurassic sea. You will learn about efforts to improve and maintain this space, including work on the trail and removal of invasive species such as broom. There are interesting rock formations, lovely trees, and spectacular views from the trail. We will also see the place of the recent fire.

MEET 9:45am: Fairfax Parkade Bus Stop on Sir Francis Drake near Claus (we will catch #23 at 10:04am) OR: meet at 10:15am at the San Anselmo Hub bustop

Public Transit: We will take a Marin Transit Bus to San Anselmo for the start of the walk. Learn some helpful tips on riding public transit in Marin! We will be selling Clipper cards in case you don’t have one! ($3/card; $3.60/RT)

Optional post-walk lunch with the group (please bring money for Pizzalina!).

Return to Fairfax by bus or a 1.5-mile walk (by about 1pm)

Fairfax on Foot: Discover Red Hill Walk

by Leave a Comment

Join us for this Fairfax on Foot Walk to explore a local landmark!

Level: Strenuous, 1.5 Miles, 350 ft elevation gain

The trail connects Red Hill shopping center with the top of historic Red Hill, a 150 million-year-old submarine volcano that extruded onto the floor of a Jurassic sea. You will learn about efforts to improve and maintain this space, including work on the trail and removal of invasive species such as broom. There are interesting rock formations, lovely trees, and spectacular views from the trail. We will also see the place of the recent fire.

MEET 9:45am: Fairfax Parkade Bus Stop on Sir Francis Drake near Claus (we will catch #23 at 10:04am) OR: meet at 10:15am at the San Anselmo Hub bustop

Public Transit: We will take a Marin Transit Bus to San Anselmo for the start of the walk. Learn some helpful tips on riding public transit in Marin! We will be selling Clipper cards in case you don’t have one! ($3/card; $3.60/RT)

Optional post-walk lunch with the group (please bring money for Pizzalina!).

Return to Fairfax by bus or a 1.5-mile walk (by about 1pm)

Slow Riders: Halloween Bike Ride to Donuts

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Have you wanted to learn how to get around Marin by bicycle without having to deal with heavy car traffic? Have you been meaning to explore the bike paths we have in Marin, but don’t know where to start? …

Join Sustainable Fairfax for Slow Riders! 

This Saturday, in celebration of Halloween, we are taking a friendly “sweet” bike ride to Johnny Doughnuts (gourmet doughnuts) in west San Rafael and then swing by Ponsford Place, an artisan bakery and innovation center around the corner, for other sweet and savory options. We will avoid the busy roads and explore the leafy residential side streets that give the rider easy access to west San Rafael.

Halloween costumes WELCOME!

The group meets at 9am on Saturday, October 29 at the Marin Museum of Bicycling. The ride will be over by about 11:30 am.

LENGTH: 7.2 miles roundtrip – mostly flat.

Children under 14 must ride as a passenger. Bike Helmets are required.

***Gluten  free and vegan doughnuts may be available but not guaranteed:  LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN ORDER AHEAD.
Our  ReduceX2 (Car Trips per Week) initiative inspires people to take car-free trips around town and beyond. Discover new walking paths, safe bike routes & local public transportation options.  And connect with others to explore the beautiful place we live.

Slow Riders: Halloween Bike Ride to Donuts

by Leave a Comment

Have you wanted to learn how to get around Marin by bicycle without having to deal with heavy car traffic? Have you been meaning to explore the bike paths we have in Marin, but don’t know where to start? …

Join Sustainable Fairfax for Slow Riders! 

This Saturday, in celebration of Halloween, we are taking a friendly “sweet” bike ride to Johnny Doughnuts (gourmet doughnuts) in west San Rafael and then swing by Ponsford Place, an artisan bakery and innovation center around the corner, for other sweet and savory options. We will avoid the busy roads and explore the leafy residential side streets that give the rider easy access to west San Rafael.

Halloween costumes WELCOME!

The group meets at 9am on Saturday, October 29 at the Marin Museum of Bicycling. The ride will be over by about 11:30 am.

LENGTH: 7.2 miles roundtrip – mostly flat.

Children under 14 must ride as a passenger. Bike Helmets are required.

***Gluten  free and vegan doughnuts may be available but not guaranteed:  LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN ORDER AHEAD.
Our  ReduceX2 (Car Trips per Week) initiative inspires people to take car-free trips around town and beyond. Discover new walking paths, safe bike routes & local public transportation options.  And connect with others to explore the beautiful place we live.

CANCELLED Fairfax on Foot: Full Moon Labyrinth Walk- Oct 15

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UPDATE:  The Full Moon walk has been cancelled.  We can’t complain about the rain but felt that it was not safe to lead the walk in such stormy conditions.  You can sign up to be notified about future Fairfax on Foot walks at this link. 

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Join us for this Fairfax on Foot walk to enjoy the full moon from a beautiful spot on top of the hill in Oak Manor. We will hike up a fire road to the labyrinth and sip hot cocoa under the moonlight. Bring a story or poem to share with the group if you like.

Meet: White Hill Middle School , 101 Glen Drive, Fairfax, CA
Time: Meet at White Hill at 6:15pm
Level: Moderate ~2.0 miles roundtrip. We will take a steep fire road up to the labyrinth.

RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up on this Facebook site or email SustainFX@gmail.com. We will keep in touch with the group about weather and other details for the walk

Bring:
–A flashlight
–Something to sit on
–Shoes with tread
–Hiking poles (optional)
–Jacket

REDUCEX2: If you want to carpool or bike to White Hill Middle School, meet at Sustainable Fairfax, 6 School St, Suite 150 at 6:00.

This walk is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s ReduceX2 (car trips per week) initiative. Learn more at www.sustainablefairfax.org

CANCELLED Fairfax on Foot: Full Moon Labyrinth Walk- Oct 15

by Leave a Comment

UPDATE:  The Full Moon walk has been cancelled.  We can’t complain about the rain but felt that it was not safe to lead the walk in such stormy conditions.  You can sign up to be notified about future Fairfax on Foot walks at this link. 

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Join us for this Fairfax on Foot walk to enjoy the full moon from a beautiful spot on top of the hill in Oak Manor. We will hike up a fire road to the labyrinth and sip hot cocoa under the moonlight. Bring a story or poem to share with the group if you like.

Meet: White Hill Middle School , 101 Glen Drive, Fairfax, CA
Time: Meet at White Hill at 6:15pm
Level: Moderate ~2.0 miles roundtrip. We will take a steep fire road up to the labyrinth.

RSVP REQUIRED. Sign up on this Facebook site or email SustainFX@gmail.com. We will keep in touch with the group about weather and other details for the walk

Bring:
–A flashlight
–Something to sit on
–Shoes with tread
–Hiking poles (optional)
–Jacket

REDUCEX2: If you want to carpool or bike to White Hill Middle School, meet at Sustainable Fairfax, 6 School St, Suite 150 at 6:00.

This walk is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s ReduceX2 (car trips per week) initiative. Learn more at www.sustainablefairfax.org