1231. Foothills Loop (09/26/20)

Hikers (21): Adam, Bill M, Chinyet, Christina, Edita, Gela, George, HaJo, Hong, Jarda, Jim, Kendra, Manfred, Qi, Rudi, Sandy F, Sarah, Sophie, Steve, Yenya, Yipeng
Distance: 14 miles
Rating: 2 difficulty, 7 beauty
Park info: Foothills Park in Palo Alto

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Sophie, Qi, Chinyet, Jarda and Steve

Parking was an issue, resulting in many people parking "far" away

Socially distanced cheer is just not the same

This was a bit of a problem throughout the day

Attempting to blend in with Palo Alto citizens

Entering Foothills Park

Steep Hollow lived up to its name

Approaching the highest point of the hike

The Guard Tower

Fancy bridge in fancy park

Heading up to Vista Point

Chinyet enjoys viewless Bobcat Point

View along Wild Rye Trail

Christina experiences equipment failure

Milestones:
Adam's 90^th leaf
HaJo's 40^th leaf
Yipeng's 190^th leaf

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