Rarely have I enjoyed scenery on a hike as much as my sunset trip to the summit of this mountain in San Luis Obispo. This evening was a great way to start hiking in the area.
Sunset Atop Cerro San Luis
May 2020
Tag: feature : views
Hike Up to See a Sundown at Mission Peak
February 2020
A compilation of photos I shot during an amazing evening atop Mission Peak.
Trails at Skyline and Nine
August 2019
Two dayhikes, a week apart, took me through four parks and preserves at the intersection of California Highway 9 and Skyline Boulevard. The next weekend I returned for a dramatic sunset.
Stronger Angles With an iPhone
July 2019
Here are some of my recent experiments in composition with a new wide-angle lens.
Calories Up, Caution Down
June 2019
What started as a cloudy day turned mostly clear as I hiked to the top of Mission Peak Regional Preserve.
Floating on the Wind
April 2019
Ed Levin County Park provided many views, not always on the ground. Paragliders and sweeping Bay Area views made this a memorable hike.
Varying Trail Conditions
March 2019
Calero County Park is a good local getaway for easy, somewhat scenic, hilly day hikes. The trails range from wide to narrow, dry to wet, and from grand views to cozy forests.
The Wrong Way to Horseshoe Lake
March 2019
Seeking a good view, I found the wrong entrance to Skyline Ridge. Even better, I took a wrong turn that lead the right way. But the view was worth getting mixed up.
Well, That Was a Short Hike
March 2019
A straightforward hike through intermittent rain with views of a nearby reservoir. And that’s about it.
The Squishy Trail to Windy Hill
January 2019
My muddiest hike to date climbed more than a thousand feet to one of those worth-the-walk views after weeks of air-washing rain. If you’re take on such a hike, go with a friend.