They drained the Lexington Reservoir to make repairs to the dam. It was a great opportunity to search for Alma and Lexington, towns buried under the lake. Picasa Album: Lexington Reservoir County Park
Originally planned to be a thru-hike and then changed for a loop due to lack of another mate with car.
From Lexington Reservoir to El Sombroso peak to Almaden via shuffle, er, shuttle hike with cars at each end. Fortunately a mostly grey day, virga weather, almost cool. For middle segment we took the Limekiln rather than ...
The track is off road but wide enough for a vehicle and would make a fantastic bicycle ride. Much of Limekiln Trail follows electricity pylons, but the views of Mount Umunhum are fantastic with tree lined valleys stretch...
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Using PG&E trail from Ranch Lake Reservoir up to Montevina Rd. Steady steep grade, exposed, better on cool grey days. Pics in second half of album at picasaweb.google.com/rogoldthwaite/SanbornNicholas
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Day hike to Mt. El Sombroso summit in Santa Cruz Mountains
Enjoyed this trail, it was raining but still enjoyable. Recommended.
Following Priest Rock Trail to Kennedy Trail and all the way back over Limekiln Trail.
FOMFOK El Sombroso, April '08 Note: name in blue above links to photo album & better GPS plots
FOMFOK foggy day slog Note - name in blue above links to photo album & better GPS plots
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