49.24 Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mission Peak Regional Preserve and Ed R. Levin County Park. 49.25 San Ramon: Rock Ridge Trail.
These two hikes took place a few weeks ago. We spent longer than expected in the Bay area, hence more hikes from the region. The logic is flawless, says the man, who appears quite desperate. It is clear to us that there are so many hidden and unknown gems throughout the world. A contrarian approach allows a person to see more than the popular and invariably, fantastic locations. However, they come at a price, particularly when the weather turns against one and the main holiday season begins. It's best, we believe, to head for the hills...(that does not work)...to head for places as yet undiscovered. Fortunately, we have visited quite a few of those which result in reward and more tranquility. Ed Levin Regional Park. Chance of rain: Zero. Clouds are purely for show. Marshlands of the bay. Tiny boxes, extremely expensive, tiny boxes. Notice one of the bridges across the water. When humans complement nature, the result is startling...