1074. Rancho Cañada del Oro (03/11/17)

Hikers (36): Adam, Arlene, Brad, Christina, Christophe, Craig A, Dan, David, Ellen, George, Giulia, Hailong, Helen, Iris, Jackie, Jane, Jarda, Jim, John, Karl, Kathryn, Kendra, Kristy, Mihail, Milon, Nagendra, Peter E, Peter M, Ramesh, Russell, Sarah, Sarbinder, Shuli, Sophie, Steve, Vicki
Distance: 17 miles
Rating: 3 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve near New Almaden

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Karl, Jackie, Sophie and Steve

The group powers up Los Cerritos Trail

There was a stream crossing or two

Arrow at the exit of Chisnantuck Peak Trail

INCH hangs out atop the highest of the Bald Peaks

Celebrating Peter M's 100^th Hike

Heading down to Longwall Canyon

Scenic tree

Post Party

Cake!

Moonrise indicates it's time to go home

Milestones:
Craig A's 20^th leaf
Iris's 140^th leaf
Karl's 240^th leaf
Mihail's 60^th leaf
Milon's 40^th leaf
Peter M's 1^st forest
Steve's 840^th leaf

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