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Hiking The Santa Teresa County Park Loop

Located essentially within the city of San Jose, Santa Teresa County Park is a prominent feature in the South Bay.  The park’s rolling hills rising above houses and yards make it easily identifiable, and while it is easily noticed, I had never actually hiked there!   With California’s winter rain turning the hills into a bright green, it seemed as good a time as any to finally give it a try!  Rather than trying out a short trail to start, we...

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...