… with experienced guides. Burn some calories, elevate your heart rate, recharge your chakras and allow yourself some time to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you. Make sure you choose the right hike. Here are the ratings of our guides: Make sure you choose the right hike. Click here for the trail map of BMDSF.
Here are the ratings of our guides:
Carol’s hikes are very fast-paced, lengthy and you want to be an experienced hiker in good physical condition. Great exercise and great fun for the fit.
Karen’s hikes are medium-paced, moderately challenging, fun with lots of dog and cat stories 
Darlene’s hikes are slower-paced, moderately challenging and educational. Birds, trees, wildflowers and bushes identified and information shared.
Mike’s hikes are for young children and the young at heart who want more than a walk in the woods. He and his sidekick, Gigi, will incorporate fun, crafts and learning as kids and their adult guardians take a romp in the forest!
ALL HIKES ARE INVIGORATING, FUN, AND FREE – SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF BOGGS MOUNTAIN
NOTE: During the weekends in first months of 2013, several Northern California bike clubs and racing groups will be riding in the forest. Please be mindful of blind corners, travel speed, and the right-of-way courtesies in a multi-use trail system.
Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m. – 4-5 mile moderately-paced hike with Karen on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Friendly leashed dogs welcome. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Questions? beardie1-at-sonic(dot)net or call 707-321-4964.
Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m. – 1.3 mile casual-paced hike with Darlene on Interpretive Trail. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Questions? dheco-at-me-dot-com – 928-5591.
Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.-noon – SPECIAL EVENT “DOGS AT BOGGS” -
American Kennel Club member, Leslie Puppo, will provide thirty minutes of dog-handling tips specifically for forest visitors. We will then enjoy a leisurely exploration of the 1.3-mile Interpretive Trail. No leaf will remain unsniffed! This is a FREE event co-sponsored by Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company and the Friends of Boggs Mountain. Space is limited, so please RSVP early: 707-321-4964. Click here for event flyer.
Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. – SPECIAL EVENT “BIRDING HIKE” - Join Darlene and Peg on a special bird identification walk and talk! Learn the tools, tricks and joys of birding, and if you have them, bring binoculars and a field guide. Don’t forget to bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Questions? dheco [at] me -dot- com or 928-5591
Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.
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Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. – SPECIAL “KIDS FOREST EXPLORATION HIKE”
Hey there kids and parents! Join Mr. Mike and Ms. Gigi on a one hour forest exploration hike. We’ll be having fun, playing games, maybe painting Mr. Mike’s face with mud, who knows? Whatever we do, it’ll be so much fun and silliness, you won’t realize that you’ve hiked 100 miles, learned how to use a compass, or identify cool stuff like poison oak. Neeeyahahaha! This hike is suitable for preschoolers up to 121 yrs old. Please bring water, a healthy snack, your invisible light saber, and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Questions? ggstahl-at-gmail[dot}com or 707-809-5299.
Wednesday, June 26 at 9 a.m. – 3 mile casual-paced hike with Darlene on various Boggs Trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Questions? dheco [at] me -dot-com or 928-5591
Note: Carol’s long-distance, fast-paced hikes will be put on hold till after the summer. The Friends of Boggs Mountain are deeply grateful to Carol for her enthusiasm and the many years she has devoted to leading challenging excursions at Boggs as well as surrounding areas. We wish her a healthy and enjoyable summer with her family!