Pack 1776
Distance / elevation / duration: 2.1 miles / 449 ft / 1 hour 5 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Awards: Pack hike patch
Contact: Hiking Chair Aditya Mahendrakar (412-979-1729)
Attire: Class B T-shirt (or regular T-shirt for new scouts), long pants (to protect from some of the wild plants on the trail), sturdy closed toe shoes, cap / hat
What to bring: Plenty of water and snacks, binoculars, camera, medical paperwork if not yet submitted
// The hike
Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 hr 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
// Getting there From I-680, exit at Sycamore Valley Road in Danville. Follow Sycamore Valley Road for 1.5 miles, then continue on to Camino Tassajara. Turn left onto Sherburne Hills Road, then turn right to find parking.
// Required before the hike ALL participating scouts and registered adults need to have submitted their medical paperwork before participating in the hike. If you plan to participate and haven't yet submitted your or your scouts' medical paperwork, please email them ASAP to
[email protected]// Patch Participating scouts and siblings will receive a patch at the next pack meeting.
