Los Viajeros
Point Pinole
June 1, 2008

Come ride at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315-acre parkland right
next to densely populated Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo. Trails lead
through breezy meadows with wildflowers, through aromatic eucalyptus
woods, or along bluffs and beaches on San Pablo Bay. The park features over
100 species of birds The eucalyptus woodlands, originally planted as a buffer
against potential explosions (when the land was owned by Atlas Powder Co.),
now shelter wildlife instead, such as deer, hawks, owls, Monarch butterflies,
and many other species. Shorebirds wade at the beaches, and the salt
marshes are home to song sparrows and harvest mice. There are beautiful
views of Mt. Tamalpais, the Marin shoreline, and San Pablo Bay.

There will be at least two groups, and the trails are easy and mostly flat.
Maps are also available.

We’ll meet at 9:30 am for Coffee and Donuts, pre-ride meeting at 10, rideout
at 10:30.

Back by Popular Demand – the Lunch Basket Auction! We had so much fun
with this a couple of years ago, it’s time for an encore!
This is how it works:

Each person brings a yummy basket ( or bag or box) lunch, and it gets sold to
the highest bidder – all proceeds will go towards the 4-day ride The club will
provide appetizers during the auction and the bar will be available as usual.

Cost for the ride: $8 for members, $10 for guests.( this covers bar,
insurance and morning goodies)

There is also a $6 parking fee per rig, payable at the entrance kiosk.

Directions: From Woodside, take your favorite way to the Bay
Bridge, then follow Hwy 80 east to the Fitzgerald Dr/ Richmond
Parkway exit ( approximately 11 mi from east end of bridge), turn
left onto Fitzgerald Dr/ Richmond Parkway, continue to follow
Richmond Parkway for 1. 4 mi, then turn right on Atlas Road.
After 0.9 mi, turn left on Giant Hwy. The Park entrance is on your
right after 0.5 mi.( Third driveway on your right)