Monthly Archives: August 2013

Alameda Creek Trail – training walk

Posted on August 27, 2013 by trailhiker

This post combines two separate training walks on the Alameda Creek Regional Trail, which is partly in Fremont and partly along the border between Fremont and Union City in the San Francisco East Bay.  As the name suggests, the trail … Continue reading →

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Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve – south

Posted on August 25, 2013 by trailhiker

As I was planning this hike on the Bay Area Ridge Trail segment in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, I was aware that there are two routes: one that is accessible to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, and a … Continue reading →

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Donner Ridge Loop

Posted on August 18, 2013 by trailhiker

This hike was a very pleasant semi-loop – with extensions – around Donner Ridge, at the back (west) side of Tahoe Donner.  I have explored parts of the area several times; this time I paid a little extra attention in … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Ridge Trail – Ed R Levin County Park and Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Posted on August 13, 2013 by trailhiker

Ed R Levin County Park is located in the foothills above Milpitas next to the northern border of Santa Clara County.  It hosts part of a 4.4-mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.  I hiked this segment on a … Continue reading →

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