Tag: Indian Creek

Ridge Top – Indian Creek Trail Loop (Shell Ridge Open Space, CA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn California, East Bay, Moderate Hikes4 Comments

Ridge Top Trail, Shell Ridge Open Space, February 2021 Winter and early spring is far and away the best time of year to hike in the East Bay, when temperatures are good and the rolling hillscapes—typically brown, dusty, and dry in summer—are lush and verdant. The jade-colored hues in springtime make the Diablo Foothills in …

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Utah Highway 211 to Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Canyonlands National Park, Scenic Byways, UtahLeave a comment

Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District comprises more than a hundred square miles of spindly spires, dizzying canyons, and colossal views. It also boasts some of Utah’s best hiking and backpacking opportunities, including the Chesler Park Trail, the Big Spring – Squaw Canyon Loop, and the Confluence Overlook Trail. Yet visitors making the 1 ½-hour drive …

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