Martins Canyon CreekTrail , 5.6 Miles, 2.15 hr, 600 K cal

Route: Martins Canyon Creek trail and back
Time: 2.15 hr  
Difficulty: 4.5/10

Martins Canyon CreekTrail , 5.1 Miles, 2 hr, 600 K cal

The last time we had done this route was in summer and the hills were golden brown. It was wonderful to see the green hills all around. The hike was pretty straightforward, except for one section where had a huge tree had fallen and taken out the trail. After last week's intense hike, this was a nice change. We also had some new comers join this week hike.


Route: Martins Canyon Creek trail and back
Time: 2 hr  
Difficulty: 4.5/10

Martin Canyon Trail, 5 miles, 1040 Kcal, 2 hr 20 min, Elevation 1062 Ft

The weather forecast was very hot in upper 90's. This is insane weather to expect in the first week of October. So we had to look for trail that would provide shade. The chances of hiking 200 miles this year look bleak.  We had good turnout of hikers for today's hike and we were back on track. More importantly we got the goodies which we missed last week. After we reached the summit one side there is beautiful rocks formation. There was a narrow path leading to it so we ventured to go there and look at the view. The others hiked in different direction and crossed few more hills. As usual, this time the ladies posed at the summit.

Route: Martin Canyon Trail
Time: 2.20 hr 
Difficulty: 4/10

Martin Canyon Trail, 4.5 miles, 800 Kcal, 2 hr, Elevation 700 Ft

This trail has become very convenient for us especially when our day is booked up with other appointments. It's near ans offers share for the most part. Only caveat is the trail has lot f poison oak tress along the trail. Some portions of the trail are very narrow and it's likely one may grab poison oak plan just for support :). So watch out and be careful all the way. Otherwise, the trail offers good share nice view points, small creek, Coyotes, Horses. We have been coming to this Trail very frequently but never explored alternative routes so far. One thing we make sure every time we do this hike is posing after we reach the summit.

Route: Martin Canyon Trail
Time: 2hr
Difficulty: 4/10

Ladies were gung-ho about reaching
the top

Martin Canyon Trail, 4.5 miles, 800 Kcal, 2 hr, Elevation 700 Ft

Repeat hike t through the same trail

Route: Martin Canyon Trail
Time: 2hr 
Difficulty: 4/10

Martin Canyon Trail, 4.5 miles, 800 Kcal, 2 hr, Elevation 700 Ft

A casual hike through a shaded canyon. The trail is pretty narrow and is a gradual climb. It's a great trail to hike on a hot summer day. We worked up a sweat but did not tire ourselves out.


Route: Martin Canyon Trail
Time: 2hr 
Difficulty: 4/10

ladies posing before start of hike

Men always lagging behind :)

Wild Mushrooms on the tree