Training Hike: Willow Camp/Dipsea Loop

“Nature’s heart beats strong amid the hills.”   ― Richard Monckton Milnes

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Stinson Beach, California

Footprints to the Pacific. I’ve rarely seen the water so calm here.

Aloe Succulent Plant

Looking back toward the ocean.

My first time on this trail!

The view of Stinson Beach, Bolinas Lagoon, and Bolinas

I love the geography here.

Looking at a part of Coastal trail I haven’t been on in years.

Looking back down Willow Camp Trail

“Use the hills to get stronger!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

One of the clearest days I have ever seen in the Bay Area. We were able to see the snow-covered Sierra Nevadas from this spot.

“I could never resist the call of the trail.” -Buffalo Bill

The green grass against the sharp blue horizon looked amazing.

Treasure trove of trail options at Pan Toll

First time to have ever seen this!

Don walking the forest path as we head back to Stinson

From foreground to background: Stinson Beach, Bolinas, and way in the background, Pt. Reyes

This picture doesn’t do this tree justice.

Look familiar? I was here on my Christmas hike.

My new friend, Don, and I spent the hike reminiscing and trading stores about our 2014 Caminos.

I have a thing for graffiti.

“Nature’s heart beats strong amid the hills.” ― Richard Monckton Milnes