San Rafael, CA
Hikers: Cathy, Laura
Distance: 7.91 miles
Not a very promising start...
Turtle Back Hill
Salt marsh.
I'm assuming these are to keep the birds from hangin' out and poopin' all over the sign.
Duck blind ~ how do you get to one? By boat? Walk out and back at low tide?
This tree branch looks like a person waving!
Close-up of duck blind.
A rhino!
Keep your eyes and ears open on the trail.
China Camp is VERY popular with mountain bikers ~ all were very courteous. :)
Interesting..
Beautiful views!
The deer were amazing.
They did not run off ~ just look at us.
.. or blatantly ignore us.
Such a beauty.
Yep ~ Mount Diablo in the distance.
Richmond~San Rafael Bridge with San Francisco in the distance.
The cranes of Port of Oakland on the horizon.
Hello!
Hello again!

Notice the heart!
Trails:
Shoreline, Turtle Back, Oak Ridge, Bay View, Back Ranch fire trail