What We Do
Stressed out? Want to get fit? Enjoy an invigorating walk/hike in Morgan Hill, California. The pace is moderate and includes hills! People of all ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are also welcome. We walk rain or shine, and under street lights on winter evenings. On occasion, we organize special weekend trips to interesting places in the San Francisco Bay region.

Who We Are
The Morgan Hill Walking Group is a loose-knit group of residents of Morgan Hill, California, and the surrounding area, who like to walk for fitness and fun. Some of us have been regularly walking the neighborhoods in our town since 1985!

Meeting Location and Walking Times
Meet by the large red and white "Morgan Hill Center" sign in the shopping center parking lot at the corner of West Main Avenue and Hale Avenue. See map.

Newcomer Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes or lightweight hiking boots, and layered outerwear appropriate for the weather. An umbrella or rain gear are suggested for wet weather. You may also want to carry a small water bottle and wear a hat and sunglasses on warm, sunny days. A flashlight and reflective strips on clothing are recommended for evening walks in the dark when we're on Pacific Standard Time, although we usually make do with available street lights.

The weekday evening walks are easier and are recommended for beginners. Our Saturday walks are generally more strenuous: The usual routine takes us from the Morgan Hill Center parking lot to the water tank on El Toro, an elevation gain of about 630 ft. If you are out of shape and haven't walked for a while, consider joining the group on weekday evenings and walk regularly for a couple of weeks before attempting the Saturday walk. Then you'll say, "That was easy," instead of becoming discouraged and quitting before you really started!

Members may elect to skip walking on some holidays, or if the weather is very nasty. If no one else shows up at the appointed place and time, try again on the next walking day!

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Contact

Email us or call Marie at (408) 779-7592.

Updated 24 April 2009.