Mount Diablo is one of the most prominent and visually stunning features of the Bay Area landscape. At 3,849 ft it is the San Francisco Bay Area’s tallest mountain and an ecological treasure. There is an extensive trail network with hikes for every level from toddlers just beginning to get their hiking legs to seasoned…
Hiking with anyone ages 18 months (give or take a few months) to 8 or 9 years old can be a lesson both in cultivating patience, and in appreciating the journey. As adults we often slip into the mode of destination hiking, cruising the trails with an end result in mind, often passing right by a…
The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) just came out with a lovely free guide to 15 hikes at various POST lands. The guide has short strolls, up to 2-3 easy miles, hikes that range from 3-5 miles, and then longer “treks” from 7-13 miles. The relatively well-known Phleger Estate is featured, along with lesser-known areas…
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