1258. Scarper Peak (08/07/21)

Hikers (22): Arlene, Crystal, Dan, David A, Ellen, George, Hong, Jarda, Jim, Kathryn, Kevin, Mihail, Nagendra, Nohemi, Qi, Rudi, Sandy F, Sarah, Shuli, Sophie, Steve, Susan S
Distance: 17 miles
Rating: 3 difficulty, 8 beauty
Park info: Golden Gate National Recreation Area in El Granada

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

Scarpa Peak--the reputed name--is entirely owned by POST. But the data to back that up is lost in time. Or not.

While every else enjoyed the ocean bluffs. . .

. . .I visited the airport

Heading downhill along San Vicente Trail

Not Scarper Peak

More than one person accidentally visited the faux summit

Some PG&E workers being helicoptered to a nearby summit

Scarper Summit from alternate angle

Passed through this gate on the way back, which says the south side of the area is trespassing

Same message on the other side, which is hard to believe

Heading back down

Post hike research

Milestones:
Ellen's 80^th leaf
Jim's 190^th leaf
Kevin's 150^th leaf
Rudi's 180^th leaf

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