669. Murietta's Secret (05/10/09)

Hikers (19): Chris, Chris B, David, Diane, Gacheri, Giulia, Jed, Jeff, Jim S, Joshua, Karl, Lida, Linda L, Mark E, Milon, Peter M, Ross, Steve, Traci
Distance: 16 miles
Rating: 5 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Ohlone Regional Wilderness near Livermore

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Karl

19 people know Murietta's secret.

Steve leads INCH in the traditional pre-hike prayer

When you see Schlieper Rock, the pain is nearly over

Johnny's Pond -- Murietta Falls to the left, Del Valle to the right

Some other hikers, who we do not know, with odd sunglasses

Murietta Falls was a mere trickle

Milestones:
Highest point in Alameda county
Chris B's 1^st leaf
Joshua's 1^st leaf
Peter M's 30^th leaf

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