1327. San Ramon Loop (11/03/24)

Hikers (0):
Distance: 15 miles
Rating: 2 difficulty, 8 beauty
Park info: Dougherty Hills Open Space in San Ramon

Write-up by Steve -- Pictures by Chiney, Jim, Qi, Shuli and Steve

In a continued pursuit of 300-ft prominence peaks in the Bay Area, I noticed a route that would be entirely within legal hiking constraints. A hike was born.

The parking area at Valley View Park in San Ramon was no problem. Plenty of space even after we were all assembled. From there, it was a zig-zag route across local paved areas and dirt fire roads.

The first and only legit peak was Peak 1120 with over 400 feet of prominence. Several people pointed out that others skipped the detour to this peak. I hadn't paid attention so can only say Occasional has less tolerance for such things and will happily act on such information. :-)

But anyway, most people enjoyed this peak and its questionable neighbor "Ramon Peak," which shows up nowhere except Google Maps.

Finally out of the housing and up to the highlands

Peak 1120 on the left and Mt. Ramon on the right

Oyster Point and Mt Diablo from Peak 1120

Hungry dogs consider light lunch

Heading to Mt. Ramon

Radio dish associated with Parks Reserve Forces Training Area

Approaching Windemere Ridge high point

Heading to Dougherty Ridge through Old Ranch Park Disc Golf Course

Going up Dougherty Ridge. . .

. . .and down the other side back to the cars

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