Back to Alamere Falls
The first hike after a long layoff is always a bit daunting. Do you start with a quick neighborhood stroll, or a lap around a lake, or do you dive in to something vigorous and accept that it'll be painful and rough?
One way to beat jet lag
There was a moment last weekend when a few of us were down on the Pacific Ocean at the base of a large cliff. The water had rushed out allowing us time to dash further along the edge of the cliff into a small cave-like recess. But suddenly the water [...]
Slipping and sliding at Alamere Falls
When the setting for a hike is speckled with brilliant orange, yellow, red and purple flowers, and the sun forces me to discard my sweatshirt and even consider sunscreen, I'm calling it....
Whale-watching at Point Reyes
If you head to Point Reyes and drive north about as far as you can, you'll eventually hit the end of Pierce Point Road and the start of Tomales Point...
Search update for missing Point Reyes hiker
Several dozen people have been walking all around part of Point Reyes National Seashore since Saturday afternoon, looking for a 37-year-old hiker who disappeared. According to the Marin County Sheriff's Office, the woman was last seen Thursday and her car has been parked at McClure's Beach since Friday. The search [...]
Good clean fun
If you're out and about on Saturday on a hike, you may encounter hordes of people cleaning up trash, pruning bushes, pulling out weeds and picking up debris. They're....
Quaking in my hiking boots
Earthquake Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore When I decided to move to California, more than one person commented that I should watch out for...
Sculptured rocks, not bodies
The Tule Elk is found only in CA – and only in three places in CA
Tomales Point, Point Reyes Beach OK. Headed back out after more out-of-town trips. Too many time zones, too few hours of sleep. Anyway, hike was set for today out at Point Reyes along the coast and then headed over to a beach for a bonfire/cookout/potluck dinner. I was told we [...]
A hiker, not a lover?
Alamere Falls, near Bolinas Same route as one I did a few months ago, but that was summer-like and now it's into winter, so the view and terrain were slightly different. Plus, in the hiking group I've joined up with, there are lots of people involved so some can make [...]
I meet the Pacific Ocean
Palomarin Trailhead, Hike to Alamere Falls, outside Bolinas Was away last weekend and couldn't hike but came back in time for this one. Turned out to a triptych-type of hike, I suppose. This is part of the Point Reyes National Seashore. I had come to Point Reyes years ago [...]
, New York native, I spent half of my life hibernating indoors, but for the past five years I have basked in the thrilling opportunity to enjoy year round hiking on the many trails of beautiful Northern California. In this blog I will continue in the tradition of trailhead, to recap the hikes I have taken and share the insights of my fellow hikers. Along with day hikes, I am also interested in dog friendly trails, and backpacking trips as well. Please feel free to offer suggestions of where I should hike next, or share tales of where you have explored. . Guest blog entries are extremely welcome as are your photos from your own hikes.