Monthly Archives: September 2013

Echo Lakes to Lake of the Woods and Tamarack Lake – Tahoe Rim Trail

Posted on September 30, 2013 by trailhiker

On this hike I planned to explore several lakes that are not far off the Tahoe Rim Trail in the southeastern corner of the Desolation Wilderness.  My starting point was the Echo Lakes trailhead.  My primary destination was Lake of … Continue reading →

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Donner Summit Canyon Trail

Posted on September 30, 2013 by trailhiker

This point-to-point hike, with a relatively short car shuttle, began with an exploration of the old railroad tunnels and snow sheds above Donner Lake and continued back down the Donner Summit Canyon Trail.  There is quite a bit of interesting … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Presidio

Posted on September 19, 2013 by trailhiker

For an absolutely amazing hike in San Francisco, the Bay Area Ridge Trail segment through the Presidio is hard to beat, if the fog cooperates.  The day of this hike the weather cooperated beautifully and there were many stunning views … Continue reading →

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Los Trancos Open Space Preserve: San Andreas Fault Trail

Posted on September 16, 2013 by trailhiker

The San Andreas Fault Trail in Los Trancos Open Space Preserve is a short but pleasant and informative loop trail in the foothills above Palo Alto.  I had hiked in Los Trancos on other occasions, but this was my first … Continue reading →

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Monte Bello Open Space Preserve: Stevens Creek Nature Trail

Posted on September 15, 2013 by trailhiker

This hike along the Stevens Creek Nature Trail in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is a relatively short 3-mile loop with modest, less than 600 feet, elevation loss and gain.  I selected this trail as an appropriate one on the … Continue reading →

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Coyote Creek Parkway south revisited

Posted on September 13, 2013 by trailhiker

This was the second time I’d been to the southernmost portion of Coyote Creek Parkway.  The first time was a training walk for my first marathon, and this was also a training walk for an upcoming marathon.  Even though the … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Bay Bridge Trail (East Span)

Posted on September 8, 2013 by trailhiker

With the opening of the new East span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge on 2 September, and its pedestrian/bike path the next day, it was only a matter of time before I would have, or create, an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Briones Regional Park – Lafayette Ridge Trail

Posted on September 6, 2013 by trailhiker

I have been interested in exploring Briones Regional Park, a 6,000-acre park in the East Bay hills near the cities of Martinez, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette.  There are 5 staging areas around the perimeter of the park.  … Continue reading →

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Ward Creek Blvd to Twin Peaks – Tahoe Rim Trail

Posted on September 3, 2013 by trailhiker

This hike was, except for a short section on a use trail, along the Tahoe Rim Trail segment between Tahoe City and Barker Pass.  It was an out-and-back day hike, 12.4 miles total, starting from a trailhead on Ward Creek … Continue reading →

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