1101. Mockingbird to Hummingbird (09/23/17)

Hikers (21): Alan, Christina, David, Ellen, Heyning, Jarda, Jim, Kathryn, Kendra, Manfred, Nick, Pal, Peggy, Russell, Sarah, Sarbinder, Shuli, Sophie, Steve, Vicki, Yipeng
Distance: 25 miles
Rating: 5 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve in New Almaden

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Sarbinder, Jarda, Alan, Arlene T and Steve

This was sort of a longer repeat of a hike we did seven years prior. Six more miles, two fewer rangers.

Bone Arrow at Prospect #3 Trail

Sarbinder celebrates his 151^st hike with a shot of 151

Catching up on Alan's 151^st from the prior week

Heading to Sierra Azul

Umunhum peaks above

Overlook close to Mt. Umunhum

The multi-million dollar iconic building

Mt. Umunhum highlight, submitted by the Hayward Hikers

Returning the long way

Side trip to visit "Oscar, our Ferret Buddy"

Shady view in Quicksilver. . .almost done!

Milestones:
Sarbinder's 151^st leaf (and shot)
Steve's 860^th leaf
Yipeng's 120^th leaf

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