62.07: California: Winters: Berryessa Lake: Pleasant Ridge Trail and one of the most stunning of regions.
Every now-and-again, along comes an opportunity that's unique. Actually, most are unique but there are those that stand on their own, often because of the subjectivity of the participant or hiker. We were reading through some recommendations for the Berryessa Lake region when this guy's approach came across as original. Some of his comments were: Hazards : "On the way down, the grade is so steep in places, you will have to make the choice of letting gravity have its way with you or you can try to engage in a controlled fall." How enticing. It's a very short hike of 1.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,470 feet per mile. Believe us that is steep. He continued..."Other hazards: Poison ivy, mountain lions and rattle snakes." He concluded: "Would I do it again?: NO." Only one of many rewards from the top: A view of Monticello Dam and wall, Berryessa Lake, Putah Creek, the beautiful surrounds and put it all together and one is immersed ...