California
81 – Black Mountain
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Distance: 6.0 miles round trip, 3 Hours Elevation Change: 1,300 feet Level: Moderate Rating: 3 Stars People who live on the peninsula are well acquainted with 2,800-foot Black Mountain, the peak that forms a rounded green backdrop for the communities around Palo Alto. The town of Mountain View was … Continue reading
77 – Tafoni Fir Trail
El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve Distance: 6.0 miles round trip, 3.0 hours Elevation Change: 600 feet Level: Easy Rating: 3 Stars The main attraction of the 2,800-acre El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve is the monolithic sandstone formations at the end of the Tafoni trail…the sandstone at El Corte de Madera is … Continue reading
Trail of the 100 Sequoias
This is the worst managed National Park I have ever experienced to date. I came here for the second time and asked for a recommendation for a day hike between 8-12 miles and they suggested this trail. The trail was an hour and a half away and I was amazed to discover that it was … Continue reading
Mill Creek Trail
he ranger station gave me a list of 16 or so hikes in the area, but this one was the only one that I could find. It was absolutely stunning, however, with rolling hills and wildflowers galore. I think this may be the first place where I’ve seen mountains completely covered with lush green trees, … Continue reading
96 – Waterfal Loop Trail
Uvas Canyon County Park Distance: 3.5 miles round trip, 2 Hours Elevation Change: 700 feet Level: Easy Rating: 3 Stars “Uvas Canyon County Pak is a little slice of waterfall heaven on the east side of the Santa Cruz mountains. Although the drive to reach it is a long journey from the freeway to … Continue reading