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Cerro San Luis Peak Fire Road
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Intermediate
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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May 24, 2020 |
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Cerro San Luis Peak Fire Road
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Intermediate
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May 24, 2020 |
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Notes:
3.6 mi — 2h 30m
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I took my time to reach the top for sunset. The fire road is wide enough to make social distancing easy, and not hard to follow with just a head lamp.
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Fern Canyon
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Westhaven-Moonstone, CA
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Fern Canyon
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Westhaven-Moonstone, CA
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Notes:
The creek never reached my knees, but it's hard to get through this unique canyon without splashing through ankle-deep water. Well worth the effort.
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Redwood Grove Loop Trail
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Easy
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Mount Hermon, CA
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Oct 5, 2019 |
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Redwood Grove Loop Trail
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Mount Hermon, CA
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Easy
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Oct 5, 2019 |
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Notes:
1.5 mi — 2h 30m
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This wheelchair-friendly path meanders through some of the easiest-to-access redwoods in the area — and yet not as crowded as nearby Big Basin.
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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Craig Britton Trail
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Intermediate
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Woodside, CA
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Sep 15, 2019 |
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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Craig Britton Trail
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Woodside, CA
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Intermediate
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Sep 15, 2019 |
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Notes:
I took this trail for a quick photo/video shoot. After an hour, tree-skimming clouds caught me off guard — the weather can change fast here.
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Saratoga Gap Trail
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Intermediate
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Monte Sereno, CA
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Aug 25, 2019 |
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Saratoga Gap Trail
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Monte Sereno, CA
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Intermediate
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Aug 25, 2019 |
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Notes:
5 mi — 3h 0m
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Brilliant sun with intermittent coverage … and worth the view, if you come at the right time of day.
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Mount Umunhum Summit and Back
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Intermediate
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Aug 10, 2019 |
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Mount Umunhum Summit and Back
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Intermediate
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Aug 10, 2019 |
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Notes:
8 mi — 4h 0m
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Trail is in good shape: mostly shady and dusty. They've reopened the south/southeast sides of the radar block, including the trail leading there.
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Peak Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Fremont, CA
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Jul 14, 2019 |
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Peak Trail
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Fremont, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 14, 2019 |
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Notes:
8 mi
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Planning to reach the summit at sunset is worth walking back in the dark. Bring a headlamp, water, sturdy footwear, and a good camera.
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Devil's Slide Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Pacifica, CA
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May 12, 2019 |
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Devil's Slide Trail
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Pacifica, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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May 12, 2019 |
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Notes:
3 mi — 2h 30m
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Overcast an 15°F cooler than on the other side of the peninsula. Road/trail is in great shape for a casual (and unique) stroll.
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Monument Peak Road
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Intermediate
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Milpitas, CA
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Apr 6, 2019 |
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Monument Peak Road
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Milpitas, CA
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Intermediate
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Apr 6, 2019 |
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Notes:
8 mi — 5h 0m
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Moderate climb with great views of the South Bay, almost all the way to San Francisco (on a clear day). 95% exposed to the western sun.
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Serpentine Loop Trail
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Intermediate
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Apr 1, 2019 |
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Serpentine Loop Trail
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Intermediate
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Apr 1, 2019 |
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Notes:
2.7 mi — 1h 30m
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Trail has a mix of mud/grass in spots, but is mostly dry (March 2019). Otherwise well-kept and popular with horseback riders.
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Los Cerritos Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Apr 1, 2019 |
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Los Cerritos Trail
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Apr 1, 2019 |
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Notes:
2.1 mi — 1h 0m
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Far-reaching views of the lake and Valley, with a reasonably steep hill on the east side. Muddy with standing water after rains.
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Purisima Creek Trail
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Intermediate
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Mar 16, 2019 |
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Purisima Creek Trail
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Intermediate
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Mar 16, 2019 |
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Notes:
10 mi — 4h 0m
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Muddy in places, but even after all this rain (Jan–Feb '18), the trail's in good shape, and the creek babbles on.
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Aquinas Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Monte Sereno, CA
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Mar 10, 2019 |
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Aquinas Trail
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Monte Sereno, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 10, 2019 |
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Notes:
5 mi — 2h 30m
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Not as much mud here as expected from the recent rains; the trails are more rocks than dirt. Great views of the swelling Lex Reservoir
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Juniper to Summit Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Diablo, CA
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Sep 29, 2018 |
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Juniper to Summit Loop
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Diablo, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Sep 29, 2018 |
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Notes:
8 mi — 6h 0m
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Strenuous fire roads in good shape. Chilly and windy at the summit, warm at lower elevations. Actual summit’s _inside_ the visitor center (10am–4pm…
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Montara Mountain from Gray Whale Cove
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Montara, CA
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Jun 23, 2018 |
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Montara Mountain from Gray Whale Cove
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Montara, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jun 23, 2018 |
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Notes:
9.9 mi
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The weather was warm ascending to the scenic overlook, and cooler facing the ocean on the way back. Mostly loose dirt on a service road.
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Rancho Ridge Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Loyola, CA
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May 26, 2018 |
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Rancho Ridge Loop
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Loyola, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 26, 2018 |
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Notes:
10 mi
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Took parts of several trails. Stopped at the farm to see livestock. Nearly stepped on two rattlesnakes on Lower Creek Trail.
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North Wilderness and Balconies Cave Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Soledad, CA
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May 13, 2018 |
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North Wilderness and Balconies Cave Loop
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Soledad, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 13, 2018 |
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Notes:
9 mi
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Seven Springs Trail
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Intermediate
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Saratoga, CA
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May 6, 2018 |
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Seven Springs Trail
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Saratoga, CA
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Intermediate
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May 6, 2018 |
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Notes:
1.7 mi
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Pleasant walk with scenic views of the valley. Hikers: mind the cyclists on narrow trails with blind turns.
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Fremont Older Open Space Loop
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Intermediate
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Saratoga, CA
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May 6, 2018 |
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Fremont Older Open Space Loop
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Saratoga, CA
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Intermediate
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May 6, 2018 |
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Notes:
5.6 mi
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Sweeping views of the valley on a clear day. Lots of families and large groups today. Be warned: Parking is minimal.
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