Monthly Archives: May 2012

Mt Madonna County Park

The Bay Area Ridge Trail segment in Mt Madonna County Park is the southernmost segment in the Bay Area Ridge Trail system currently.  With a 3-mile length but several other trail options to lengthen the hike, it was a good … Continue reading

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Bay to Breakers

This is the fourth year that I’ve walked Bay to Breakers, sometimes known as the original cross-city race, in San Francisco.  I thought it would be fun – and, I hope, interesting – to share this year’s experience and a … Continue reading

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Auburn to Cool

The Truckee-based hiking club that I belong to is always ready to start hiking by early May.  Often the biggest challenge so early in the spring is finding routes that are clear of snow.  This year the first hike of … Continue reading

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Core Creek Park

While visiting my mother, who lives in Newtown, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, I wanted to continue with my regular walking routine if possible.  I decided to see if I could construct an 8-mile walk, mostly out-and-back, including an exploration of … Continue reading

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