Women in Wilderness: Paleontology Hike

SUNOL – Connect to your parks and build community during this paleontology hike in Sunol Wilderness! Build your love of nature as you connect with people and place. Learn about women conservationists while exploring in Sunol. *Women in Wilderness series usually occurs monthly. High temperatures expected - come prepared with sun protection and drinking water. Trail difficulty: intermediate to strenuous Elevation Change: 0 - 1000 ft Distance of Hike: .5 - 5 miles Type of Trail - Hike: Dirt - Natural stone / Slight Incline, Steep Ages 18 plus yearsFrom Fremont, drive north on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road (near the town of Sunol.) Turn right at the exit onto Calaveras Road and proceed about four miles to a left turn onto Geary Road, which leads directly into the park. (If you find yourself driving uphill on a narrow winding road you’ve missed the Geary Road turnoff.) To reach the visitor center take the first left after the park entrance. From the Oakland-Berkeley area, drive east on I-580 to the junction with I-680. Take I-680 south and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the Sunol exit. At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed as noted above.