Another hike for the long weekend

Saturday was 2 back to back yoga classes and a 9 mile hike. Sunday was just one yoga class followed by a 6 mile hike. We are slowing things down.. by Tuesday physical activity will be restricted to a yoga class if we are lucky and some walking up and down office buildings..

This time we went to Quicksilver with a different group, thanks to the little one.

We have hiked this park before but this time there was a lot of water in the creek. The colors were vibrant after the rains but the trail was a little bit tricky with slush covering most of it.

We got to see a lot of turkey vultures and red tail hawks as well as a solitary deer.

Enjoyed the hike..

A few pictures..

A short video highlight reel..

We are fortunate to have these lovely places to hike in within a 30 minute driving distance!

Mt. Um from yet another angle -Quicksilver trail

We spent the day at Quicksilver trail in Almaden and got some clear views of the valley, and got to see another facet of Mt. Umunhum. By this time we have seen that building from every mountain around it..

First.. an MGR Saroja Devi moment captured for eternity..

The trails were steep and kept coming, maybe we should have come the opposite way. Nevertheless it was fun!

Direct sun gave us that orange glow!

did not get as many pictures on this trail as it did not have much room to step back and take pictures. Had to focus on the ground to be safe at all times! It was also busier than the other trails for the same time in the morning. So we tried to face the mountain side and let people pass every now and then!

The mansions on the hillside facing the trail were out of this world.. didn't realize there were this size mansions anywhere in our neighborhood!

A day well spent.. a nice hike that is definitely recommended if you go early in the morning before the sun is up high!