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from a January 2002 hike at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (click on any image for a larger view) |
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 Trailhead (Bald Mountain Trail is to the left here, not straight through the gate) |
 Looking to Bald Mountain Trail from the parking area |
 Bald Mountain Trail |
 Manzanita in bloom |
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 The wide trail slices across a chaparral-lined hillside |
 View south to Loma Prieta |
 Toyon |
 Winding past a coyote brush |
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 Bald Mountain Trail |
 Approaching the crest of Blad Mountain |
 Short ascent |
 I can't think of anything to write about this photo; I just love it |
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 Shortcut paths |
 Approaching the viewpoint |
 View to Almaden Quicksilver |
 View to Almaden Reservoir, and the southern bit of Almaden Quicksilver |
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 Loma Prieta |
 Returning, with a last view southeast |
 Northern harrier |
 Returning, with a dead-on view of Mount Umunhum |
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Go to Bay Area Hiker Sierra Azul page Go to Bay Area Hiker Home page |
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