January 31, 2004 - Henry Coe State Park
This
hike, organized by Brenda, was attended by 18 people on a cool sunny day.
It was quite a strenuous hike which worked the muscles quite well :) The
total distance was 11.1 miles, with elevation changes of -2,200 ft and
+2,200 ft [equivalent of Mission Peak in Fremont]. See trail map for detailed
information - click here
.
We saw lots of oak, pines, turkey vultures, ladybugs, deer, mushrooms,
moss & lichen, and various other wildlife. We met up at the Safeway
in Morgan Hill and started hiking from the park headquarters at about
11:15am. We arrived at China Hole at about 1:15pm and stayed till 2:00pm,
after which we started the long climb back. Although the return trip was
actually 0.5 mile shorter (5.3 vs 5.8miles), it featured two sets of uphills
that totaled 2,200 ft. Several stretches were extremely steep, exceeding
perhaps 50% grade (~20-35 degrees). But everyone made it back (~5pm) without
injury and aftewards went to Di Da vegetarian restaurant in San Jose (2597
Senter Rd). Enjoy the photos! Post
or Read Comments.
See
also photos from: [Brenda]
[Andrew]
[Maggie]
[Sophia]
Ladybugs 2004: [Jan
11] [Jan
13] [Jan
21]
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