1032. Three Russian Peaks (04/23/16)

Hikers (44): Alan, Arlene, Biz, Brad, Carissa, Carol, Chinyet, Chris P, Christina, Craig A, David, David A, Ellen, George, Giulia, Hong, Jane, Jarda, Jeff, Jeff V, Jim, Jiri, John, Karl, Kathryn, Kendra, Mihail, Milon, Peter E, Qi, Ralph, Ramesh, Russell, Sabine, Sarah, Sarbinder, Shuli, Sophie, Stephanie G, Steve, Susan S, Tim R, Vicki, Yipeng
Distance: 17 miles
Rating: 3 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve near Palo Alto

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Jarda, Karl, Craig A, Steve and Alan

On the way to Peak #1: Borel Hill

Long-time renters of the house near the summit of Peak #2: Mt. Melville

Celebrating the last peak, Mindego, in the traditional Russian Ridge style

Returning from Mindego

Mindego Pond

Ancient oaks on Ancient Oaks Trail

Stranded park truck

Giant post party

Milestones:
Carol's 50^th leaf
Jane's 110^th leaf
Jim's 60^th leaf
Milon's 30^th leaf
Tim R's 40^th leaf

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