Leader: Alina Constantinescu
Distance: 3.5 miles
Elevation gain: Minimal
Accessibility: Most of the walk is on sidewalks and paved trails. There are public restrooms along the route, but opening hours are not posted; unknown if they are open after sunset. Well-behaved dogs on leash welcome.

Start the weekend off with an evening walk around beautiful Lake Merritt. In the evening, the skyline reflects in the water and the sidewalks bathe in the nice glow of the historic "Necklace of Lights." We'll go by the lake's wildlife refuge, the oldest in North America, where we're sure to run into night herons, pelicans, egrets, and cormorants. We'll walk at a leisurely pace to enjoy the sights and the conversation. We'll return to Lake Chalet at about 7:30 pm.