The beauty of this hike was a surprise for all - including the hike leader. We hope that this images will convey the joy of this hike to those that missed the experience. The day, forecast for rain and overcast, was sunny and wonderful.
The group (in a bad mix on sun and shade)
Part of the trail was along this old rock wall
Much of the area was in lush oak forest.
Rolling hills and rock outcroppings
Lush meadows - profitting from our Spring rains
Part of the group, behind leader Jim Fisher, pauses on the trail
Another gorgeous vista
Since health issues kept Scott Thompson away from the hike, Sue Geisler brought hime along via photo
We had a beautiful lunch spot overlooking a lake
The lake
Our leader, Jim Fisher
A Red-Winged Blackbird enjoying the reeds by the lake
Another small lake
A distant view of Mount Diablo
Wildflowers on the trail
Indian Paintbrush
A hillside of Monkey Flowers
The group poses again
Rock outcropping