Lake Del Valle to Sunol Hike
June 21-22, 2003
Saturday noon. Starting at the parking lot at Lake Del Valle.
Gaining 1800 ft within the first 2 miles
It's much steeper than it looks!
Lake Del Valle in the background
More hills to go
Crossing a small creek
Mount Diablo at the horizon
Rolling hills
There is always somebody faster (or more insane) than you
After 2h we reached the first peak on our journey
Dead ...
and alive oak trees
Still smiling ;-)
That's where we need to go, or?
Let's double check with map and compass
Golden hills of California
The Murietta Falls were dry but we found water anyway
Another break
Pine cones
Water lilies
A short detour
More uphill
What's this red stuff on the branch?
A lady bug party!
We have never before seen so many lady bugs at one spot
After 6h, 10 miles and 3000 ft elevation gain we arrived at our camping spot
Time to get out of the hiking%20shoes and enjoy the sun
Let's eat!
First course: chicken-mushroom soup a la casa
Mmmhhh, that's tasty. I only wish I had a bigger spoon
Second course: ravioli a la chef
Watching the sun set from Mt Rose
Everything turns into that beautiful red color
On top of Mt Rose
360 degree view from Mt Rose
View as Quicktime VR panorama
View as flat panorama
Sunday morning. In the middle of nature awaken by the sound of birds
Breakfast: greek cheese with bread and hot chocolate
Put on the hiking%20shoes and ready to go
What do you see in this dead tree?
Mission peak
Last break before Hannes joined us.
Thanks Hannes for picking us up!
Back home. Let's first have a coffee before ...
firing up the BBQ
Another of this small steaks ...
with potatoes and corn
A well deserved meal after this gorgeous 20 mile backpacking trip