February 10, 2002 (Castle Rock/Summit Rock)

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    On Sunday, February 10, 2002, six of us hiked the now very familiar Castle Rock/Summit Rock loop.  These six are: Duc & Yen-Chi, Greg, ThuHuong, Khanh, and myself - Paul.   This was hike #25 (since June 2001) and the 6th time we've gone on this hike.  The visibility was wonderful that day as we sat on Summit rock overlooking Silicon Valley below.  The temperature, too, was as comfortable as can be and it felt more like late spring, rather than late winter.  As we rested on the many sandstone formations, large birds, perhaps turkey vultures, glided by, some so close that you could almost touch them!  After the hike, we had lunch in downtown Saratoga in a quaint sandwich shop with tables and chairs made from naturally-cut local wood.  A total distance of about 7 miles, the elevation change was about 400 to 500 ft, a fairly relaxing hike.  Join us next time for this popular trail!


Yen-Chi and Greg climbing up Summit Rock.


On top of the world!! Ok.. maybe not, but top of the vallye at least.
Duc, Yen-Chi, and ThuHuong


Surveying the surrounding mountains and valley: Duc, Greg, and Khanh


From west looking towards the east.  Mission peak is almost at the exact center of this picture.


Awww....



Climbing down Summit Rock - careful!  (It's not so difficult if you just find the proper footholds)


Group picture on the platform overlooking the Castle Rock falls.
ThuHuong, Greg, Khanh, Paul, Duc, and Yen-Chi


Wow, the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains.


 


Taking a final break at a picnic table in the backpacker camp before completing the loop.


What a lovely wild flower, spring is indeed just around the corner!

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