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Hiking The Lexington Reservoir Trail Loop

Located just a few miles outside San Jose, Lexington Reservoir is a notable feature along highway 17 heading towards Santa Cruz that I had driven past it numerous times.  While I knew there were quite a few hiking trails around the reservoir, I had never actually hiked there.  I finally decided to actually hike one: the Lexington Reservoir Trail Loop! The Lexington Reservoir Loop starts just above the reservoir’s surface and climbs over a thousand feet towards a beautiful ridgeline...

Why Muir Woods is Overrated, and Where You Should Go Instead

As an avid hiker in the Bay Area, I hear about lots of parks and preserves that are life changing!  Incredible!  Amazing!  Now, sometimes they live up to the hype, and sometimes they don’t, but I like finding awesome new outdoor spots, so I try to check out these incredible destinations.  One place that I’d been hearing about for years, but had never visited, was Muir Woods National Monument. Muir Woods is a national monument just north of San Francisco...

Montara State Beach: Hiking The North Peak Loop

The hike to the North Peak of Montara Mountain has been on my list of hikes to do for a few years.  This oceanside summit looked to offer wide open ocean views throughout, and I was pretty excited to finally try it!  At only 7 miles and under 2,000 feet of climbing, this moderate trail is an excellent option if you’re looking for ocean views within a short distance of San Francisco! Plus, how often do you get a summit...