During the 22-mile ride down Monterey Road from downtown San Jose to Morgan Hill, I stop at the tackle shop for drinks.
During the 22-mile ride down Monterey Road from downtown San Jose to Morgan Hill, I stop at the tackle shop for drinks in the old Coyote area and notice an old ice-dispensing machine.
Date: October 20, 2006, 21h42
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Dunne Avenue winds its way to Henry Coe State Park some 2500 feet above the town of Morgan Hill.
Dunne Avenue winds its way some 2500 feet higher up in the mountains toward Henry Coe State Park over 10 miles after leaving the suburb town of Morgan Hill.
Date: October 27, 2006, 21h56
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On the way up the hills Dunne Avenue passes Anderson Lake and continues onward and upward. Looking down to Anderson Lake.
On the way up the hills Dunne Avenue passes Anderson Lake and continues onward and upward. Looking down to Anderson Lake.
Date: October 27, 2006, 21h56
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Looking down toward Morgan Hill on a different angle from this same area.
Looking down toward Morgan Hill on a different angle from this same area.
Date: October 27, 2006, 21h56
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An upper valley along Dunne Avenue getting close to Henry Coe State Park.
An upper valley along Dunne Avenue getting close to Henry Coe State Park, whose entrance is more or less on top of the hills visible here.
Date: October 27, 2006, 21h56
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Baby raccoons in the trash cans at Henry Coe State Park headquarters.
Baby raccoons in the trash cans at Henry Coe State Park headquarters.
Date: October 27, 2006, 22h04
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After signing in for backpacking sites at Henry Coe State Park headquarters, I head down to the hidden Yerba Buena campsite.
After signing in for backpacking sites at Henry Coe State Park headquarters, I head down to the hidden Yerba Buena campsite a third of a mile behind headquarters down a hill and several switchbacks. Unfortunately, the trail has grown in a lot with grasse
Date: October 27, 2006, 22h53
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I've completely lost the trail to Yerba Buena campsite because grasses have taken over.
I've completely lost the trail to Yerba Buena campsite because grasses have taken over. But I know I'm really close because I remember how it was the last time I was here. The bike just rolled over a couple of times as I cut steeply across non-trail are
Date: October 27, 2006, 22h53
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I finally make it to the Yerba Buena campsite with its picnic tables hidden in the shade of many big old oak trees.
I finally make it to the Yerba Buena campsite with its picnic tables hidden in the shade of many big old oak trees. Beautiful setting. Even though one can hear the sounds of people in the car campground up above, those folks have no idea that anyone is d
Date: October 27, 2006, 22h53
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