Hike 9: Del Valle Regional Park | Livermore, CA
Hikers: Kristen, Joe, Bill and Nat (humans) | Nietzsche and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 4:00 p.m. at the horse trail entrance to the park at the top of the hill. Del Valle Regional Park is a true East Bay gem. Located 10 miles south of Livermore, Del Valle (meaning “of the valley” in Spanish) features a 5-mile long lake surrounded by oak-covered […]
Hike 8: Taylor Mountain | Santa Rosa, CA
Hikers: Carol and Nat (humans) | Elvis, Glory and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot off of Kawana Terrace. Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve is prominent county landmark that offers sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Plain, and its oak woodlands, meadows, wetlands and springs are home to diverse forms of wildlife. Still in its early stages of development, […]
Hike 7: Marin Headlands | Sausalito, CA
Hikers: Jaymi and Nat (humans) | Niner and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 6:30 am at Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach parking lot. The Marin Headlands are part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area. This 12,000-acre peninsula is located at the southernmost end of Marin County, just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. It is famous for its beautiful views and […]
Hike 6: Anthony Chabot Regional Park | Castro Valley, CA
Hikers: Jesse and Nat (humans) | Pancake and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 7:30 am at Clyde Woolridge staging area entrance on the left near the intersection of Skyline Blvd and Grass Valley Road. Anthony Chabot Regional Park is a beautiful 3,314-acre varied parkland with year-round public campgrounds, a marksmanship range, and 70 miles of hiking and riding trails to enjoy. Hiking trails through grasslands, chaparral, and shady eucalyptus groves […]
Hike 5: Redwood Regional Park | Oakland, CA
Hikers: Alta and Nat (humans) | Pe’ahi, Nalu, Leilani and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 2:00 pm at entrance adjacent to Richard C. Trudeau Conference Center off of Skyline Blvd. Redwood Regional Park is located off Redwood Road just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland. A beautiful and hidden Redwood forest, it is a favorite of nature enthusiasts of a wide range. The […]
