Little Mount, big views
On these picture-perfect spring weekends, sometimes the hardest part of a hike is figuring out where to go. I was weighing hikes near....
Nighttime at the Montini Preserve
On a night hike, a few things are essential. There's the requisite flashlight or head lamp, layers of clothing in case it get cools, and the usual hiking safety stuff: water, decent footwear, extra socks, etc. One thing that's not essential, but is really nice to have is [...]
A river ran through it
With rain dampening everything last week, it looked like the chance to do much hiking this past weekend would be a washout. But I was hopeful that I would get a chance to use some of my hardly-used rain gear out in the woods somewhere. So I was really heartened [...]
A visit to Olompali
I'm not a big fan of honorifics, but I'd have to say that the location of my most recent hike has to be the most-overlooked hiking spot in the North Bay, at least overlooked by me. I've driven through Marin County on 101 countless times and never once [...]
The view from above Windsor
Here's an easy post-work hike for you: Foothill Regional Park in Windsor.
Slipping across Healdsburg Ridge
This isn't going to sound like a compliment, but the Healdsburg Ridge is a cute hike.
Shooting arrows in Woodside
Huddart Park is a San Mateo County park, about 20 minutes south of San Francisco and is popular among trail runners, casual hikers and families. The park actually has a fairly interesting history.
Hiking the Golden Gate Bridge
Not every hike has to entail scaling a mountain, or bush-whacking through uneven terrain. But for me, a great view is almost a requirement. And where is the view any better than on the Golden Gate Bridge?
Alamere Falls and the beach
It was 70 and sunny and I was standing on the beach. Any hike that includes such a moment is a success in my book.
Winding up and through Castle Rock
Castle Rock is actually "Castle Rocks," to be more accurate. It is the series of post-volcanic rock masses that have formed adjacent to Mount Diablo State Park. From the marked trails, you can see the huge formations towering overhead, but for a better treat, head off trail and go explore the rocks and caves up close.
Trapped by the wind in San Ramon
On a windy ridge line, I could faintly make out Mount Tam, Mount Diablo and even the Sierras. Some days, the view up high on a hike around here can be fog-shrouded and spotty, but not Saturday, a day that was picture-perfect.
The straight and narrow path at Mount Diablo
There are many ways to reach the top of Mount Diablo, and it's worth doing so. On a clear day, more land and water can be seen from that point than from any other park in the continental U.S. That's according to one of the placards inside the brand-new exhibit space inside the visitor center at the top of the summit, some 3,900 feet up.
, 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.