Category Archives: East Bay

Sibley Volcanic Loop (Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, CA)

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

Despite being located on the Ring of Fire, it is easy to forget California’s volcanic past. Beginning roughly 8-10 million years ago, what are now the Berkeley Hills of the East Bay were the epicenter of a series of volcanic … Continue reading →

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Ohlone Wilderness Trail (Ohlone Regional Wilderness, CA)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

Excellent two- or three-day backpacking option in the East Bay, connecting Del Valle Regional Park with Mission Peak Regional Preserve. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Hikes in 2019

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

2019 has come and gone, and it was an excellent year for hiking. Over the course of the year, I added 43 posts to Live and Let Hike and notched nearly 150,000 site visits (81,000 visitors). As always, the travel … Continue reading →

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Mount Diablo via Eagle Peak and Mitchell Canyon (Mount Diablo State Park, CA)

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

At 3,849 feet, Mount Diablo is one of the highest and most prominent peaks in the San Francisco Bay Area and perhaps the most well-known mountain in the East Bay. Taking its name from a linguistic accident in the early … Continue reading →

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