We went back to the East Walker Ranch trail, taking the route through the meadow and walking further than we had the last time. I even took a printout of the trail map.
It was fun to try and make sense of it, but it was tricky. Then as we walked on further, there were trail names not even on the map. Go figure. The important thing is we got out, exercised and enjoyed some sun. There were a few friendly folks on the trail, especially the man and the two little girls. It seems that every time we go out, we find someplace new (at least for now). We tried to find another one of the trail heads, but did not succeed. Another day.
Anyway, after feeling the side effects of my second covid vaccine, it was good to get out and be mostly headache free. This is especially true as they are repaving the parking area next door (outside of our windows). It's noisy, smelly. They're supposed to be done by the end of the month.
Tonight I heard the news of Beverly Cleary passing. Boy, what a treasure she was.
Within these trails that have locks that lock nothing & gates you can step right over, there are so many discoveries waiting to be found!
9 comments:
Are those rocks? amazing....
the caption on the exposed tree roots, "a life lived" reminded me of the sardonic title to local singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard's memoir: A life ... well, lived
I'm enjoying your photojournaled hikes ... which reminds me, we need to get back to the local preserve to see what's up (literally)
The 7th and 8th photographs
Can you tell more?
loving your wild walks!
Jude~ Yes, they are. J. says ancient volcanic rock that was pushed up and cooled quickly. I tried to find more info on that fireplace, but not much luck. Just this for now:
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/placerita-canyon-hike-los-pinetos-waterfall-trail/
Liz~ Ha. A good way to say it! I didn't want to say well-lived, since this tree obviously went through a recent fire. Do share if you go back out to the preserve!
Grace~ Yes, so far...in my answer to Jude. I will also tell you that the texture was amazing to feel and cool to the touch :)
Mo~ I'm so glad you've been enjoying. It's really amazing what is out there!
Those wavy watery lines in the rocks, a different kind of river rocks. I've been rereading "Ramona the Pest" again.
Hazel~ Ha. Yeah, river rocks! Today we drove by more of these rocks, similar in geological history, but less polished. I wanted to take pics but we were doing 40 on a canyon road :)
It is fun to re-read those old favorites, isn't it?!
mighty impressive;-)
Saskia~ Grand sights on a grand walk.
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