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from an August 2001 hike at Lafayette Reservoir (click on any image for a larger view) |
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 Trailhead |
 Start up the steps |
 Path ends at the fire road |
 Rim Trail |
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 Junction with Westview Trail |
 Brief level stretch |
 View past the reservoir to Mount Diablo |
 Rim Trail |
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 Looking ahead, the next dip and climb is visible |
 Black oak |
 Junction |
 Climbing |
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 Rim Trail and a view to Mount Diablo |
 Approaching Rheem Reservoir |
 Continue on pavement |
 Back on dirt and still climbing |
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 Steep descent |
 Sharp drop, with next ascent visible |
 A look back to the steep section |
 Climbing some more |
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 Junction with Campolindo Trail |
 Approaching junction with Big Oak Trail |
 Big Oak Trail |
 Eucalyptus-lined stretch |
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 Junction with Lafayette Reservoir Trail |
 Rim Trail |
 Descending |
 View down to the reservoir |
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 Junction with Sunset Trail |
 Rim Trail |
 Junction with Lakeside Trail |
 End of the trail |
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 Pear orchard, on the side of the road on the way out |
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