Hiking (PE 37)
Cabrillo College

Instructor: Phil Kaplan
Phone: 477-3700 Ext. 1529 (PE Office)
Web Site: http://www.cabrillo.edu/~pkaplan
Office: 1110B. One-half hour before the start of each class and by arrangement

Course Description
Hiking class is designed to be fun and challenging on terrain flat to moderately steep. Hikes typically average 5 to 8 miles on each outing. Students will experience many of the beautiful parks, trails, and forests of Santa Cruz County. Also covered will be safety rules, emergency procedures, history of the area, and basic flora and fauna. Attendance at the first class orientation meeting is mandatory and takes place in the gymnasium. Attendance and arriving on time for class will be considered an important part of a student’s grade. See handout provided for more information about grades. It is the student’s responsibility to submit to the Admissions Office the necessary paperwork for adding and dropping a course; failure to do so results in students not being officially enrolled or having an “F” or "No Pass" appear on their permanent record. Students are permitted only four semesters of hiking class for credit while at Cabrillo. If you have taken four hiking classes, see me about alternatives.

Requirements
Good footwear is required. Experienced day-hikers wear well broken-in light to medium weight hiking boots. Running shoes will work, but some trails can be rough and boots offer better protection and traction. Some of our hikes may be slippery and muddy. During drier months, hikes may be dusty. We will be near poison oak on most hikes. Ticks, wasps, mosquitoes and stinging nettle can also be a problem. A small back or fanny pack, layered clothing, light-colored lightweight long pants, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lots of water and energy snacks are absolutely necessary. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast. Smoking is not allowed on the trails we will be hiking. Children and dogs are not allowed to join us. Day Use or Parking Fees may apply at some of our hikes. Parking regulations and parking permits are strictly enforced at Cabrillo. The group will meet at 9:20 AM the day of the scheduled hike at the tennis courts at Cabrillo in Parking Lot K (south side of the gym) or the middle of the parking lot at Cost Plus/World Market on River Street in Santa Cruz. Be sure to arrive early to use the restroom. If you are meeting the group at the hike site be sure to consult with me first. If you arrive late and miss the group’s departure, GO HOME! Absolutely no unaccompanied hikes as this is a safety issue. In the event of rain or other adverse conditions, the instructor will have a message on his office phone machine (477-3700 x1529) by 7:30 AM the day of the hike if it is canceled or changed.

Special Circumstances:
Students with disabilities, including "invisible" disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning, and psychological disabilities, are encouraged to make an appointment with the instructor to discuss their needs and appropriate accommodations. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations are provided to insure equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities. If you need assistance with an accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Services, Room 810, 479-6379, or Learning Skills Program, Room 1073, 479-6220. Should a problem arise during the semester, feel free to call or email the instructor. If a problem or injury develops during class time, let the instructor know immediately so we can deal with it before it becomes too serious.

Planned Hikes:
Typical hikes throughout the year include: Pogonip, Henry Cowell, Moore Creek, UC Santa Cruz, Fall Creek, Nisene Marks, Wilder Ranch, Upper Arana Canyon, Paradise Park, Santa Cruz Circle Trail, DeLaveaga, Natural Bridges, Arana Gulch, Upper Cabrillo College, the Enchanted Forest and Medicine Buddha, the Byrne Forest and Elkhorn Slough.

Emergencies and Campus Closure:
In the event of a disaster (flu outbreak, power outages, earthquake, etc) updated information and instructions will be found on the homepage of my website (http://www.cabrillo.edu/~pkaplan).

Special Notes: Extensive hiking resources along with Frequently Asked Questions, nearly all of our course handouts and class photos can be found on my web site. We are collecting old cell phones, printer cartridges and energy bar wrappers (foil inside) to raise funds for the Orangutan Conservancy and Save Our Shores.