NorCal Ruck 2026
Sun, Feb 22
|Oak Hill Park and Community Center
Join us for a one-day event all about long-distance backpacking. Whether you're new to backpacking, or a seasoned thru-hiker, this event will educate and inspire you for the upcoming year.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Oak Hill Park and Community Center, 3005 Stone Valley Rd, Danville, CA 94526
About the Event
We are looking for volunteers and sponsors for our Ruck. If you have interest please fill out our contact form: https://www.aldhawest.org/contact
8:30 - 9:00 -- Check In & Breakfast (Coffee, bagels, fresh fruit)
9:00 - 9:10 -- Welcome from ALDHA-West Leadership
9:10 - 9:45 -- SESSION 1: Group Activity, “Trail Family for a Day”
9:45 - 10:00 -- Break
10:00 - 11:10 -- SESSION 2: Introduction to Trail Organizations
Tahoe Rim Trail, PCTA, Bigfoot Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail, American Discovery Trail, Camino de Santiago
11:10 - 11:15 -- Short Break
11:15 - 12:00 -- SESSION 3: Trail-Specific Small Group Sessions
12:00 - 1:30 -- Lunch (includes vegetarian options)
12:45 - 1:30 (optional) Pack Shakedowns: check-in at registration desk
1:30 - 2:00 -- SESSION 4: "Trail Family for a Day" Second Activity
2:00 - 3:00 --SESSION 5: Keynote Speaker: Hiking the Triple Crown – Hiking Prodigy
3:00 - 3:10 -- Short Break
3:10 - 3:45 -- SESSION 6: ALDHA-West Programs in 2026
ALDHA-West Scholarship, Trail Magic Pop-Ups, and more
3:45 - 4:00 -- Break
4:00 - 4:30 -- Legendary Gear Raffle
Backpacks, quilts, ultralight shelters, titanium cook kits, footwear, backpacking meals, and so much more!
Buy raffle tickets at registration table
4:30 - 5:00 -- Wrap-up / Clean-up / Leave no Trace
If for some reason you are unable to afford the ticket and want to attend, please send a request for help via our contact form: https://www.aldhawest.org/contact