Sandy Wool to Mentzelia, Mission, Monument p4190021
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| April 19 - Ed Levin to Sunol, Sat, 4D. The hike begins with a long climb to the top of Mission Peak before descending into Sunol Park for lunch. We will take the direct route back to Ed Levin after lunch. Meet at Ed Levin Park at 8:30am in the parking lot closest to the Sandy Wool Group area at the far side of the lake. No host carpool at Page Mill Rd and Hwy 280 Park&Ride at 7:45am. Leader: Bonnie Ruesch. | |
| We passed some birders watching a great horned owl nest. |
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| The sun came out as we approached Mt Allison. But the wind was howling. | |
| Some people went up Mission Peak, while others rested at the spring. |
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| Most of the group descended to Sunol, while the unambitious went to Ohlone College. |
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| It was a long way down over the edge of the slide. |
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| The Mentzelias were mostly closed up due to cold and wind. |
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| My new camera had an unpleasant tint compared to my old one. |
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| A summit of Mission Peak followed by a summit of Monument Peak. |
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| In sheltered areas, some flowers at last. |
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| Wildlife near the trailhead. |
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