Come join us for a day on iconic Angel Island—often called the Ellis Island of the West, where many immigrants first stepped into a new life in America. The views of the ferry ride from SF alone are worth it, with sweeping vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Once on the island, we’ll hike to the summit of Mount Caroline. At 788 feet, the peak offers panoramic views of the Bay Area and will be the setting where we hope to celebrate Mass. The hike is an easy-to-moderate, ~5mile loop, featuring rocky coves, beaches, grasslands, and city views. Angel Island also has a rich and sometimes sad history as a World War II POW camp and an immigration station. Time permitting, we’ll visit one of the small museums before heading back.
Cost & Logistics:
Ferry $9.25 with Clipper Card, $14 without Clipper Card
Carpool contribution: Please bring $10 cash to help your driver cover gas and parking
Scholarships are available: don’t let cost be a barrier.
What to bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Layers (the ferry will be windy)
Lunch/snacks, water, sunscreen, and a Clipper Card if you have one (highly suggested)
Trail Details:
Distance: 7 miles
Elevation Gain: 1300 ft
Estimated Time Hiking: 4 hours
Schedule:
8:30 AM – Meet at Tresidder Lot (Stanford)
8:45 AM – Depart from Tresidder Lot (carpool)
9:45 AM – Park near San Francisco Ferry Building
Suggested parking $25: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1QNjohHE6ModSXFm810:15 AM – Ferry DEPARTS from San Francisco Ferry Terminal, Gate B
11:00 AM – Arrive on Angel Island
- Hike Angel Island loop
- Summit of Mt. Caroline Livermore
- Mass at the summit (weather permitting)
- Lunch/free time
- Visit Immigration Station museum (time permitting)3:00 PM – Return to ferry; board 10 min before departure
3:20 PM – Ferry DEPARTS Angel Island for San Francisco
3:50 PM – Arrive at San Francisco Ferry Terminal, Gate B
4:00 PM – Return to cars; depart for Stanford
5:00 PM – Arrive back at Tresidder Lot