Bay Area Hiker: Photos from Lime Ridge Open Space

Photos from a November 2001 hike at Lime Ridge Open Space (click on any image for a larger view)
Park on Citrus Avenue and walk into the open space via Contra Costa Canal Trail	Approaching junction	Turn south	Signs at junction
Riding and Hiking Trail	Approaching the gated entrance to Lime Ridge	The end of Navaronne Way is an alternate trailhead for this section of Lime Ridge	Hills of Lime Ridge
View south from the valley	Approaching a Lime Ridge info sign	Heading southeast on one of Lime Ridge's unnamed trails	After just a few autumn storms, the hills were already slowly turning green
Approaching junction	A useless signpost at the junction	This trail starts out wide but quickly narrows	Old quarry area
Trail dips and then climbs	Tripod oak stump	Steep climb	View back from the crest
Flat stretch	View north toward Concord at a junction	Main trail skirts the hilltop, while side path heads to the top	Junction
Descent	Another nice view south to Diablo	Heading back down to the valley floor	Heading toward the gate and Riding and Hiking Trail