Inspiration Point to the Steam Trains

Inspiration Point to the Steam Trains – Tilden Park. Fantastic views. Observations: Lots of bunnys, western fence lizard, western blue birds, crow riding the upward draft and doing a touch and go landing on a bench on the ridge top, monkey flower, wild peas, poppies, lupine and several other varieties. What we have been calling Grizzly Peak turns out to be Mt. Vollmer. Roasting hot in Pleasant Hill, but almost broke out the jackets on this hike. Fun!

El Sobrante Ridge

El Sobrante Ridge. A rewarding little hike, and another segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Watched a turkey climb up a hill and the launch itself off to soar down over the valley..cool. Bob had a turkey call that stirred up some activity. Also saw a mama turkey with about 8 chicks crossing the road. Other observations: a flock of wren, and a surprising quantity of monkey flower.