Flying Solo | Briones Regional Park

July 30, 2017
Martinez, CA
Hikers: Cathy
Distance: 8.2 miles
Laura: 1,751 ft.

 Mickey who we always see from afar, up close and personal. 

 Sindicich Lagoon (1 of 2)

Amazing contrast to the golden hills surrounding the lagoons.

 Lagoon number 2.

 Bird bath with a deck. :)

 

Trails:

Alhambra Creek Trail (single track), Spengler Trail, Old Briones Road Trail, Briones Crest Trail, Lagoon Trail (the one after Mott Peak), Toyon Canyon Trail, Pine Tree Trail, Orchard Trail.

Briones Regional Park

A Quest for Whales | Slacker Hill & Golden Gate Bridge

July 13, 2017
Marin County
Hikers: Cathy, Laura, Dawn
Distance: 8.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,682 ft.

Slacker Hill. Don't let the name fool you - it's anything but.

U.S. Coast Guard

I couldn't find any info on what the police activity was about.

A tad windy in spots today.

Atop Slacker Hill.

Only view today from Slacker hill, is view of the fog.

Blue sky!! However, it was short lived.

"A curse upon those who would come up here to trash this place - natives respect"

Watching the fog roll by. 

A whale!! 

We saw whales!! Three to be exact. :)

Trails:

Coastal Trail, Slacker Trail, Golden Gate Bridge

(We parked at Moore Road)

Golden Gate Bridge

Slacker Hill

To see what this hike looks like on a clear day, click here for our hike from May 2016.