Hello everyone! The 2024 winter solstice Labyrinth Hike will take place Friday, December 20th. Yes, it’s the day before the actual solstice, but we need to avoid a conflict with another event.

Schedule:

  • 3:30 pm: Meet at Five Suns Brewing in Martinez
  • 4:00 pm: Depart for the labyrinth
  • 4:52 pm: Sunset and hike back to downtown
  • 6:00 pm: David Correa playing at Del Cielo

What to expect:

  • A moderately strenuous 1.7 mile hike uphill, 1.7 back down, making 3.4 miles total with a 750 foot elevation change.
  • There are no bathrooms once we leave downtown.
  • Good conversation, bad jokes, great views…and champagne!

What to wear:

  • Dress in layers. You will start out hot, then be very cold. Prepare for rain/sleet/hail.
  • Active footwear. Running/walking shoes are fine, though a hiking boot is ideal. It can be muddy in winter & spring.

What to bring:

  • Insect repellent.
  • Flashlight.
  • Water bottle.
  • Work gloves if you want to help move a rock.

References:

No problem if you’re a little late, just follow the route map and meet us at the top by sunset. Please forward to whomever you think might want to join us, and let me know if you want to be removed from this distribution list.