Mar10th, Rocky Ridge Trail (4.8mile)

We started at 8.10AM. It was moderately good weather until we reached the top. Initial climb was a bit hard, but we cruised through. The views on both sides of the trail were very scenic. I had been on this trail in Jan  and at that time all the hills were brown. Today it was lush green hills 360 degrees around.
We had a bit of tough time dealing with 30miles/hr wind & fog, especially since some of us had left our protective gear behind in the car. But hats off to all on completing the hike with no complaints. My knee braces helped me a lot. Please be better equipped (knee braces, hiking poles etc) for your next hike.
Miles: 4.8, 1800 ft elevation
Time: 1hr 50min
Difficulty: 4/10

Sky is the limit

Crew resting for few minutes

Feb 19th Marble Falls Trail Sequoia National Park


Day 2 in Sequoia we wanted to explore more in National Park. Initially we thought of going for a short hike. But our gang leader motivated us for a much longer one. It was already around 2.30 PM. It was total 8 mile hike & we knew we started late. On our way to the Trail we spotted Deer. Although the Trail was a bit dangerous for small kids we didn't leave them behind. Some parts of the Trail was wilderness at it's best.
Well, next time we plan early to complete what we left behind :)

Mar 4th, Monarch Ridge & Diablo View Trail


We (SL, SY, SC) started at around 8.05AM from Valley View Park. It was perfect weather throughout. We could get much of D-Vitamin needed for the rest of the week. The initial part of the Trail was very easy. We took little diversion from the actual Trail route and to challenge ourselves. One of the residents bulldog cheered us in both directions. We also happen to spot Jackrabbits. From Monarch Ridge Trail to we went on to Diablo View Trail all the way to the top. It was around 1000 steps to reach to top. Much nicer views from the top. Overall it was 5.6 mile hike.

Dec10th-Tassajara Ridge Trail

Dec10th  Tassajara Ridge Trail Elevation 1100ft, 3.8mile

Sridhar & I went on this Trail. We started at around 2 PM. It was a bit cold & windy that day. The initial climb was little hard for me while Sridhar was able to cruise through. It took about 1.40 min with few minute breaks here & there to enjoy the views. Some areas on the trail has lots of poop not fresh though which made me feel that I was on Indian roads.

View from one spot

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