Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park - Castleridge Trailhead

December 30, 2018
Pleasanton, CA
Hikers: Cathy, Laura, Noreen
Distance: 8.36 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,916 ft.































Great minds think alike. 



Newts galore!

They were laying their egg sacs. 




Hawk

Now why do you suppose they would fence off a cement slab . . .



A golden mushroom.
















Trails:
Courdet Trail, Ridgeline Trail, Shady Creek Trail, North Ridge Trail, Loop Trail, Turtle Pond Trail, Sinbad Creek Trail, Bay Leaf Trail, Bay Leaf Trail (single track), Schuhart Trail, Ridgeline Trail, Courdet Trail.