Archive for July 2003
Francis State Beach to the San Gregorio Country Store
July 21, San Mateo CountyFrancis State Beach to the San Gregorio Country Store. 12.8 miles Thanks to Jon Zaugg, Maintenance Chief here at the State Beach, we are able to start our day by sending out yesterday’s log. Jon’s help is typical of the support we have been getting from State Parks all along. That…
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July 20:San Mateo CountyRockaway Beach to Francis State Beach. 16.8 miles Marilynn Mariano is again our leader and today we are joined by Julie Groves from Los Gatos. The day begins with an ascent and descent over the ridge between Rockaway Beach and Linda Mar. Our route is a very new wheel-chair trail with many switch-backs…
Read MoreFort Funston to Rockaway Beach
July 19, San Mateo CountyFort Funston to Rockaway Beach – 8 miles We camped last night at Rob Hill Boy Scout Camp at the west end of the Presidio on a hill overlooking Lincoln Ave. The wind blew strong, creating a cold evening; that was in stark contrast to the previous two days when the city…
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July 19: San Mateo CountyA Day with the Hikers Editor’s Note: Jon’s journal returns tomorrow. Today, I was fortunate to be able to spend a day hiking with the Coastal Trail Expedition ’03. My friend Marilynn Mariano, who would be leading that day, encouraged me to join her. Marilynn and I arrived at Fort Funston and…
Read MoreSouth End of the Golden Gate Bridge to Fort Funston.
July 18, San Francisco CountySouth End of the Golden Gate Bridge to Fort Funston. 9.3 miles. Quote of the day: From the Codex Justinianus, 529 A.D. By the law of nature these things are common to all mankind, the air, running water, the sea and consequently the shores of the sea. We spent last night at the…
Read MoreLayover Day in San Francisco
July 17: San Francisco CountyLayover Day in San Francisco After breakfast at a little café around the corner from the ship, we left the Balclutha and scattered in all directions for the day. Gear was packed in the van until we could check into the hostel at Ft. Mason. The weather was unbelievable: beautiful & warm…
Read MoreRodeo Lagoon to the South End of the Golden Gate Bridge
July 16: Marin to San Francisco CountyRodeo Lagoon to the South End of the Golden Gate Bridge. 6.9 miles A word that seems to be used frequently among the walkers is magical. It certainly was apt for this day. Reaching San Francisco has been a milestone many of the hikers have been looking forward to.…
Read MorePan Toll to Rodeo Lagoon
July 15: Marin CountyPan Toll to Rodeo Lagoon. 10.6 miles At Pan Toll we met our guide, Paul McKown, Andrew Bley, who has joined us for a second day of GIS data gathering, and, David Harp. David is a notable Marin County Land Surveyor. Once out of the forest surrounding the campground area, we could see…
Read MoreMarin County Palo Marin trailhead to Pan Toll.
July 14, Marin CountyPalo Marin Trailhead to Pan Toll. 12.2 miles Editor Note: Journals for July 12, 13, 14 have been published on 7-17. The day begins where we left off the day before. Alan King, from Novato, greets us as our leader for the day. Also present is Andrew Bley, geographic information systems coordinator for…
Read MoreYouth Hostel at Limantour to Palo Marin trailhead.
July 13, Marin County Youth Hostel at Limantour to Palo Marin trailhead. 16.9 miles Editor’s note: The Coastal Trail described in today’s journal was rated by San Francisco Chronicle trail writer, Tom Stienstra, as the best trail in the entire Bay Area, an area renown for an abundance of fine hiking opportunities. Day leader Paul…
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