Queer Hike - Palentine's Day at Picchetti Ranch Open Space

About this event

Join other members of our queer community and our friends at Caminar LGBTQ+ Wellness for a hike focused on friendship and community on Palentines Day! Get to know other members of the queer community while hiking through local open spaces!  Participants can expect to walk up to three miles on dirt trails with varying widths. This event is for community members ages 18 and older.

Waivers/Registration: All participants must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver for Branching Out Adventures and Caminar LGBTQ+ Wellness through this page.

Meeting Location: Picchetti Ranch Open Space Parking (80 spaces + 2 ADA spaces)

Carpooling: Parking is limited, and carpooling is highly encouraged to reduce our environmental impact. Please use this carpool list to coordinate rides if you can!

Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on trails at this preserve. Service dogs are okay.

Accessibility: 

There is little to no cell service in the park or the roads leading to it. Please visit the preserve website for detailed information on what amenities are available. This trail may not be wheelchair accessible.

Participating will require hiking up to three miles. The planned trail route can be found here.

What to Bring:

We understand that not all participants may not have everything listed below and that is not a problem whatsoever! Our community has extra supplies, access to gear libraries, and are willing to share with one another. Please include what you may need to borrow in your registration.

• Water bottle, filled with water.

• Clothes and shoes that you feel comfortable hiking in

• Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots

• Plan for potential exposure to sun, or rain.

• Something to sit on, if desired.

Cancellations:

In the event that we must cancel an adventure due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, the team will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM, 2 days prior to this event.

Branching Out Adventures encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please contact us at admin@branchingoutadv.org