We had planned a nice backpacking trip for the weekend, hiking the Ohlone Wilderness trail between Del Valle Reservoir and Sunol Regional Wilderness. About 20 miles long, we were planning on camping at the half way point, breaking it into a nice easy weekend.
Well, the forecast had other plans. While it looked okay for Saturday, that night’s and Sunday’s chance of heavy rain talked us out of it and we decided to dayhike the area instead. The result was a 15 mile hike with nearly 5000 feet of elevation gain. Murietta Falls was my primary goal since I’ve always wanted to see the falls after a rain, and I knew that after the storms we’ve had lately they would be running.
So the backpacking trip refugees all met on Saturday morning and hit the trail. 8 hours later we stumbled back to the cars, exhausted but satisfied and happy with the long hike.
Nice job! I still have yet to brave the trail to Murrietta Falls. I’ve been threatening myself to do it as a solo backpack this winter… we shall see.
I know we’re still sore but don’t you think we should do the full 28 miles of this trail at some point? Del Valle to Stanford Ave…
Oh for sure! I’d love to do it as an overnighter. A long overnighter, but an overnighter.
Pingback: itemprop="name">Mount Whitney Training Hikes: Bay Area Edition - CalipidderCalipidder | [kal-uh-pid-er] – noun: Free Range Backpacker, Climber, Runner, Gear Nerd