INCH Hike: Priest Rock Trail

759. Priest Rock Trail (01/07/11)

Hikers (42): Alan, Alissa, Carissa, Chester, Chris, David, David R, Diane, Diego, Don, Ernesto, George, Guillermo, Hans, Hima, Iris, Isai, Janice, Jeff, John, Karl, Karri, Linda L, Marci, Melissa, Mike, Neeharika, Padraig, Paul, Peter, Ross, Rudi, Russ, Ryan S, Sabine, Sheridan, Sophie, Stacy, Steve, Suzie, Traci, Wendy
Distance: 8 miles
Rating: 3 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Los Gatos

Peter owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Karl, Iris, and Chester

A big group turned out for the hike and were itching to get going (maybe because it was in the 40's)

Wendy's all smiles in Karl's NY Yankees wool cap.

She's baaaack! Karri returns for more punishment.

Birds in the fog

The legendary Priest Rock is halfway up the hill

Heading up above the clouds ...

Carissa finishes up strong!

Lots of people standing around and not drinking at the top ...

... except for Paddy who enjoys some tea with his crumpet!

Heading back down into the clouds.

A photo of Chester taking a photo.

The die-hards kept on hiking to the Secret Vista

Old INCHers never die -- it was good to see David back again.

Talkin' football -- it's almost gametime, gotta get home to catch the playoff opener!

Milestones:
Alissa's 1^st leaf
David R's 1^st leaf
Diego's 10^th leaf
Hima's 180^th leaf
Iris's 10^th leaf
Jeff's 120^th leaf
Linda L's 110^th leaf
Marci's 1^st leaf
Neeharika's 1^st leaf
Steve's 151^st leaf (and shot) × 4