This is a hike last done in 2005! (at least as nearly as I
can tell from the spreadsheet). We started from the parking lot
where we usually start our Strawberry Canyon hikes. The trail is
moderately up on the eastward walk, then down and eventually
moderately up returning to the start. There was enough shade and
an occasional breeze to keep us comfortable. The original plan was
to take Grizzly Peak trail to Tower trail and that down to Golf
Course trail. One look at the steep, narrow, leaf filled rut of
the Tower trail led us to extend the hike a bit and circle back
around the Gillespie Youth Camp. All very well, but the trail
markings are rather sparse and finding the trail past the
facilities took some guessing. The 2.5 miles was plenty and we
were glad to be back before noon.
Consensus is that this
is a keeper. Lots to look at even with all the dryness. Not a
difficult walk and some really pretty sections. All the preventative logging
is in other areas. And there was a nice grove of redwoods just
as we got almost to the cars. A real drop in temperature once we
were in their shade.
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