For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.
Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.
Saturday, May 16 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.
- When: May 16, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m., and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
- Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
- Parking: $5
- Meeting Point: Ringtail Cat Staging Area
- Trail: Madrone to Dewie’s Birthday Loop
- Distance: Around 6 miles.
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
- RSVP: By Friday, May 15, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://partiful.com/e/5hLb7WbwJG1b3Q8AG8HB
Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold the group, so we request that you arrive on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Experience this 6.0-mile loop trail near Alamo, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and trail running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through November.