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2026 Annual Hike: Explore Nature and Network with LES-SVC

  • 19 Aug 2026
  • IN-PERSON | Palo Alto


Leave the office behind!
Explore Nature and Network with LES-SVC

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
4:30-5:30pm | Hiking
5:30-7:00pm | Networking

Join the Silicon Valley Chapter on a fun hike in Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve. Then move to Rossotti’s Alpine Inn in Portola Valley for a social get-together. 

You can register for FREE for either the hike/social event or the social event only. Even though the event is free, we request that you register so that we can get an idea of how many hikers (approximately) and how many will be joining us for the networking & social.

HIKING (Optional)
Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve Hike
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Meeting at parking lot at 4:15 pm, leaving promptly at 4:30pm.
1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto

Arastradero Preserve - Link to Parking Lot

Calling all beginners to experienced hikers! Take a break from the office and lace up your hiking boots or tennis shoes to explore the beautiful Arastradero Preserve trails around Portola Valley. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat!

WAIVER REQUIRED FOR HIKERS: Hike participants are required to sign a waiver to participate.  Please download the waiver using the link below, sign and bring with you on the day of the event.  Hard copies will also be available at the hike. CLICK TO PRINT WAIVER

REGISTER HERE

NETWORKING & SOCIAL GET-TOGETHER

5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Rossotti’s Alpine Inn
3915 Alpine Rd, at Arastradero Rd., Portola Valley, CA
(Parking at Rossotti's – see below)

See you at Rossotti's Alpine Inn – whether you're coming straight from our scenic hike or joining us after work for networking and socializing in a beautiful setting (some of our SVC Board members will be in attendance to greet you).

Please note, attendees are responsible for their own food and beverage expenses. See parking availability below.

Parking: Rossotti’s encourages guests to carpool, utilize ride share, horseback ride in, or bike in. All guests who arrive in a full car with 4+ adults will either receive front-row parking or a coupon for a free pitcher of beer if the front-row parking is full. The parking lot is staffed with attendants. Be mindful of parking on public roads. Please do not park vehicle in any way that blocks bikers and other vehicles. Cars parked over the white line on public roads can be ticketed and/or towed.

Industry Affiliate Partners:

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