Monthly Archives: October 2019

Marlette Lake revisited

This post describes a variation of a hike I previously wrote about, to enjoy Fall colors at Marlette Lake near Lake Tahoe.  For Fall colors, timing is everything.  The two hikes to Marlette Lake were just days apart on the … Continue reading

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Pacific Union College

Since I completed my official circumnavigation of the Bay Area Ridge Trail a few years ago, I have made an effort to hike newly-dedicated segments as soon as possible after they are open – preferably on the same day (see, … Continue reading

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Blue Oak Ranch Reserve and Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Occasionally the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council arranges to host special-access hikes that cross private property that would be interesting or desirable for more frequent public access or even an eventual Ridge Trail segment.  This hike was one such occasion.  … Continue reading

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