again a hike

Late Monday in the East Bay on nice uncrowded trails that's just about the best.

I parked at the Chabot Equestrian Center and walked down Horseshoe to Brandon to the Bort Meadow/Big Trees campground. That is such a cool place. I mean you can find a spot in the redwoods and just sit. The longer you sit the more you hear and see. Yes you can camp there, and many do.

After a little break I headed up narrow and steep Buckeye, crossing some bridges and climbing the steps to Goldenrod.

From there it was left and back to the trail head at the horse stables.

About 2 miles and around 1 hour.

iPod:

Roseanne Cash Interiors

Strung Out Live In A Dive

A good quiet relaxing hike and a whacked out mix of music, as usual!

I love my Cabelas boots. By now they are really broken in. You can pay way too much and buy "hiking" boots at REI etc, but I'd say get some "upland hunting boots." They are perfect for the trails around here. And then when you go hunting you and your boots are in shape. Oh you don't hunt? Well you'll still have great boots.

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Mine are actually these hunting boots. They have over 100 reviews by users and a 4.6 out of 5 average review.

Bird season starts soon. I'll be ready.