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Archive for June, 2007
June 28, 2007 at 12:02 pm · Filed under Hiking Club
Hi Newcomer Friday Hikers,
Today, June 22, 07, we hiked along Bear Creek Trail overlooking Brionne Reservoir. It was a clear, warm day and the shaded trail provided a perfect place for our hike. We saw maiden hair fern, sticky monkey flower, star flowers, lupine, bush poppies, and tom cat clover to name a few.
It was good to have Julie hiking with us again after about a 6 month hiatus along with two guests, Cindy from Idaho and my sister Donna from Portland. Also hiking were Aleta and Marlene. Marlene had just returned from a trip to France where she hiked 12 to 14 miles a day with the Country Walkers. Way to go Marlene! The other hiker was Sharon.
We hiked between 5 1/2 and 6 miles at a steady pace today. We hiked for a total of two hours. Afterwards were had lunch at Bagel Street Cafe.
Thanks for driving today Aleta,
Happy Trails, Sharon
June 12, 2007 at 6:07 am · Filed under Gad-Abouts
Gad-Abouts had a great day, starting with lunch at The Left Bank, in Pleasant Hill, mmm good food and great company. Then it was off to the Lindsey Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek. If you have never been its worth the trip, they even have a room for children.
We look forward to seeing all of you next time.
Your friendly Gad-Abouts
Tina and Sharon
June 12, 2007 at 5:50 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Today Sharon K. was feeling a little under the weather, so Claudia W., Cecilia M., Shirley A. and I ventured out on our own to hike at Mt. Diablo State Park. We started out the day by hiking the Fire Interpretive Trail which is a short loop close to the summit. It was a clear day so we were rewarded with astounding views of the bay area and beyond. The self-guided tour pamphet we picked up at the start of the trail described geology and vegetation such as chaparral plants, chamise and yerba santa. We all thought it is a great short hike to take out-of-town visitors on, but beware of the poison oak which lines much of the path.
We then piled back in the car and drove down the mountain to start the next trail out from Curry Point. The trail is a one way in and out path along Knobcone Point Road which is mostly level with a few brief climbs and not much shade. We saw some wildflowers along the way which Cecilia recognized as mariposa and sticky monkey. We missed Balancing Rock on the way in because we were gabbing so much but was sure to see it as we hiked back out. It is a formation comprised of a huge boulder perched on a smaller rock.
In total we hiked a little over 4 miles. Thank you Ms. Claudia for driving “slowly” up the twisty road to the summit. I appreciate it and so does my stomach. 
Claudia was our photographer today and we look forward to seeing her photos. Hope you’re feeling better today Sharon.
Happy Trails,
Cathy
