Training Log Archive: Ricka

Organized hike at Big Basin including Last Chance trail with docent Barry -- great casual leader who passed on lost of local lore and ecology.

Loop including Ocean View and Meteor Trail at Big Basin SP with Fran, Zan, & Jonas

Hikes at Elkhorn Slough Reserve -- nice complement to yesterday's kayak ride though kayaking was MUCH more impressive.

Two-person kayak on Elkhorn Slough.
Seals, otters, and amazing variety of birds -- great deal at $30 each.
Monterrey Bay Kayak rentals.

C • Tripping on the Cemtral Coast 2

Two hikes at Pinnacles NP.
Hiked up and around Pinnacles. Spectacular rock formations and impressive CCC work to build rock stairs with iron railings as needed. Then tried "easy" cave and cliff trail -- much more rigorous than expected. Cave dropped at least 100' as it followed the canyon and stream. Big steps down, narrow passages.
Met ranger just after shutdown ended but by policy shutdown must be for full 24 hours so he could not unlock restrooms etc. But free for all visitors today!

SF - urban. Dim sum, bookstore, GG park.