Briones

What a lovely day! The hike stretched to 4.25 miles since we went up to see the Alhambra Creek Watershed sign and then on to the Sidicich Lagoons. We had lunch in a marvelous glade of oaks and buckeyes just before Alhambra Creek. The section from the intersection of Alhambra Creek Trail and Spengler Trail was special with green grass under the well spaced oaks which framed the view.

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Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve

The Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve is a portion of the old Cutter Ranch. We entered off Morningside Dr. so didn't have that much elevation left to gain as we ascended to the ridge. Great views if it is clear; lovely oaks and a stand of the Alameda manzanita. A special place.

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Strawberry Canyon

It was nice in the sun, but otherwise chilly as we walked down Strawberry Canyon from Grizzly Peak Rd to the Botanic Garden. Phred was the one who spotted the Dirca.

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