Stegner Bench is a large stone bench in a grassy meadow with stellar views of the Pescadero watershed all the way out to the San Mateo coastline. The bench makes for a fantastic rest stop or a picnic location. It is located in often overlooked Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and can be accessed either from the north…
Month: January 2011
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…
Winter Alta Peak
When I climbed Alta Peak in September I knew that I had to return to see the spectacular view in the winter. Alta Peak is located in Sequoia National Park in the Southern High Sierra and is accessed from Wolverton. Winter Alta Peak is actually a different point along the ridge from the traditional summit…
Ohlone Bluffs Trail
The Ohlone Bluffs trail in Wilder Ranch State Park provides access to a gorgeous strech of coastline just outside of Santa Cruz along Highway 1. The bluffs feature unique sandstone terraces sculpted by powerful ocean forces and sandy beaches. From the park headquarters, the trail stretches around 5 miles to the other end of the…
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…
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