– The spectacular High Sierra features almost limitless opportunities for exploration. Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to visit many places in the “range of light” but the gorgeous views and memorable experiences keep me coming back for more! Here are some adventure run ideas for the High Sierra for this…
Category: Trail Running
Mount Tam Long Run!
Yesterday I enjoyed an awesome run on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais with Joel. The weather was spectacular with clear skies and relatively warm temperatures. The hills were vibrant with fresh green grass and multitudes of wildflowers. This combination made for some phenomenal photography opportunities. We started at Pantoll and ran the Coastal Trail/Bolinas Fire Road…
Skyline to the Sea 50k 2011
I look forward to Pacific Coast Trail Runs (PCTR) Skyline to the Sea 50k every year and it was no different on my fourth year running the event. The point-to-point route from Saratoga Gap to Waddell Beach utilizes some of the best single track trails anywhere and passes through the heart of Big Basin Redwoods…
2011 Cone Peak “Sea to Sky”
Last year’s “Sea to Sky” adventure run up Cone Peak was so awesome that I came back to do it again in 2011! The description of the run below is largely based on last year’s post. Many more photos in the complete album here. Cone Peak is a spectacular summit along the rugged Big Sur Coast….
Castle Rock State Park
Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains features miles of beautiful trails. The park is most known for its impressive sandstone formations, including Castle Rock and Goat Rock. However, the park’s excellent network of trails also afford sweeping views and pass through pleasant forest. On a clear day from the Saratoga Gap Trail or Ridge…
Point Reyes – Alamere Falls and Phantom Falls
Point Reyes National Seashore is an amazing stretch of coastline. On this day we embarked on a fantastic hike along the Coastal Trail from Palomarin to Wildcat Beach followed by a beach walk to the elusive Phantom Falls and back along the beach to the awe-inspiring Alamere Falls, one of the greatest ocean waterfalls. From…
2010 Adventure Run Recap
A recap of 2010 adventures runs; from coast to crest, this past year was an amazing mix of scenery! Click on the name of the adventure for a link to the blog entry or trip report. The adventure run recap for 2009 is here. I’m looking forward to 2011 and already gathering ideas for another…
Uvas Canyon Waterfalls
Uvas Canyon County Park (park map) is located on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains outside Morgan Hill in lush Upper Uvas Canyon. The 1,133 acre park contains a spectacular collection of waterfalls, particularly after winter rains. The drive into the park is beautiful with a bucolic setting along Uvas Road and Croy…
Whitehouse Ridge
Whitehouse Ridge is an infrequently visited trail near Ano Nuevo State Park which is famous for its growing elephant seal colony. The trail ascends a steep hillside to the ridge crest and then enters Big Basin State Park. There are two spectacular vistas with views of the Ano Nuevo coastal plain and the San Mateo Coastline….
Above the Fog on Mount Tam
Earlier in the week the forecast called for blazing sunshine and warm temps for the entire Bay Area over the weekend. Instead most locations experienced a gray weekend as moisture trapped under a strong ridge of high pressure produced widespread fog and stratus. In other words, the forecast was a bust! However, it was a…
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