Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:00 pm Long Ridge Preserve, San Mateo County Sign at entrance of Long Ridge Trail Here's the entrance gate to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve— Here I come!
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:03 pm Long Ridge, San Mateo County Redwood at start of Hickory Oaks Trail Giant Redwood welcomes me to Hickory Oaks Trail— start of the long march.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:10 pm Long Ridge, San Mateo County Sign at entrance of Long Ridge Trail Long Ridge Sign with maps and brochures for hikers, bikers, riders.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:25 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail This Monster Tree— a Halloween treat More tentacles than an octopus— your ten limbs stretch high to the skies.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:26 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Top of Monster Tree brushing the sky Top of Monster Tree less frightening than at bottom— like a giant paint brush.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:27 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Monster Tree— a witch's broom? When Halloween comes you may serve as a giant broom for Witch of the West.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:30 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Four tall trees by rail up the hill Four Redwoods greet me as I use the guard rail to climb up this trail.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:33 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail A deer runs up this hill as I arrive Just before these rocks a deer leaped across this trail— a refreshing sight!
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:45 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Scenic view from Turtle Rock Panoramic view of grass, rocks, trees, mountains, fog and pale blue skies.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:46 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Scenic view from Turtle Rock Pacific Ocean at the horizon kissing the deep pale blue sky.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:48 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail On this Turtle Rock a group of hikers read poetry while watching the sunset Sixteen years ago a group of hikers came here to read poetry at sunset.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:50 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Layers of mountains in the fog Grass, trees, mountains, ocean, and sky all layered in fog like ice cream.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 3:55 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Twin rocks on the hill top Two rocks enjoying the panoramic view on this tranquil hilltop.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 4:18 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Hickory Oak Trail without trees No trees all around— why are we treking this dust trail on this hot day?
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 4:40 pm Ward Road heading for Ranch Spring Trail Ah!— first sign of shade away from the blazing sun to the Promise Land!
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 5:00 pm Ward Road to Ranch Spring Trail for some shade after dry heat Shady woods at last— after the dry spell, Nature's gifts of shade and rest.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 5:10 pm Ranch Spring Trail Entering into the shade From steaming hot sun to the cool shaded forest— Ranch Spring Trail greets us.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 5:17 pm Ranch Spring Trail More trees on this trail Sunlight descends from top of Redwood down the sap to the roots of spring.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 5:25 pm Ranch Spring Trail Giant Redwood at the center A giant Redwood guards the hidden spring deep inside its dark Ranch Spring Trail.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 5:40 pm Ranch Spring Trail Giant V-shaped California Live Oak This V-shaped Live Oak stretches its arms skyward receiving great blessings!
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 5:50 pm Ranch Spring Trail Monster Tree— a Halloween treat Monster Oak with arms outstretched— "Come O ye children for Halloween treats!"
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 6:00 pm Ranch Spring Trail Old ranch site Cattle and goats lived here once inside this pen but those days are long gone.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 6:20 pm Leaving Ranch Spring Trail I take a photo of the signpost I place tiny pine cone found in the Ranch Spring Trail on the signpost as thanks.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 6:25 pm Junction of Ward Road & Ranch Spring Trail looking westward: Dog-like branch on ground Woof! Woof!— Dog-like branch barks on this beautiful hillside view as I leave.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:07 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Rocks & fog coming over the hills Are these rocks ready for a steam bath as the fog moves slowing forward?
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:15 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Madrone trees in orange sunset Beautiful Madrone in orange sunlight— I dance with you cheek to cheek.
	Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:20 pm Long Ridge, Hickory Oaks Trail Madrone trees in orange sunset Two Madrone sisters dressed in orange sunlight ready for the ball.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:40 pm Long Ridge, Achistaca Trail Sunset at end of Long Ridge hike Orange and green wash over the hills as the Sun dips below the horizon.

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