Monthly Archives: November 2014

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Posted on November 29, 2014 by trailhiker

This hike was an adaptation of a hike written up in a book of 60 hikes within 60 miles of San Francisco, specifically in Coyote Hills Regional Park, which is located along the San Francisco Bay shore near Fremont, Union … Continue reading →

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Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Posted on November 20, 2014 by trailhiker

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve is a relatively small (1800 acres, or about 3 square miles) open space just a few miles north of Livermore, CA. Because it is so close to town, it is popular with local residents. On the … Continue reading →

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Granite Chief Trail and Pacific Crest Trail almost to Granite Chief

Posted on November 13, 2014 by trailhiker

For a couple of years I have been thinking about hiking up the Granite Chief Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail or to Granite Chief itself. I have hesitated, since the elevation gain up to the peak is 3000 feet: … Continue reading →

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Five Lakes Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail

Posted on November 12, 2014 by trailhiker

This was kind of an exploratory hike. I tend to use the “exploratory” designation when I don’t quite complete what I hoped to on my hike, or I know I’ll plan to return later for a more extensive hike. In … Continue reading →

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Sanborn County Park: Sanborn and Skyline Trails to Skyline Blvd

Posted on November 11, 2014 by trailhiker

Sanborn County Park is in the Santa Cruz Mountains along Castle Rock Ridge, above the village of Saratoga. The main entrance is a mere 3 miles from downtown Saratoga, yet the park has a wonderful remote feel, rising 1500 feet … Continue reading →

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Halloween colors

Posted on November 8, 2014 by trailhiker

Have you noticed that, in the last couple of years, Halloween decorations in your neighborhood are both more common and more elaborate? That’s certainly the case in my neighborhood, so I am inspired to share some images of the season. … Continue reading →

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