Category Archives: California interior chaparral and woodlands

Point Reyes Fire Lane Trail – Bear Valley loop hike

I hike at Point Reyes all the time, so I was surprised to see that I still haven’t written about it. It’s a huge, wild peninsula filled with great trails, and the hour-and-a-half drive to get there makes it a … Continue reading

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Mount Diablo three-peaks loop

It’s peak wildflower season in the Bay Area and I wanted a hike with lots of views and lots of blooms. A loop over three peaks around Mount Diablo promised a little challenge, some big views, and tons of wildflowers, … Continue reading

Posted in 2010, April, California interior chaparral and woodlands | Leave a comment

Hiking in huarache running sandals on Mount Diablo

Elizabeth and I started today’s hike at 9:15 from Borges Ranch. She was wearing her usual trail runners, but she was also carrying a pair of huarache running sandals in her backpack. She asked for them for her birthday and … Continue reading

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