2010.03.14

Briones

Northern California has been blessed with a good rainy season, and the Bay Area is emerald green. Time to head to Briones!

Briones Regional Park was once part of a large Rancho; the cattle are still here. During the rainy season, the hills turn so green they almost look fake (no HDR in these photos). I was glad to visit the park with everything was so green since it's only for the moment; soon it will be golden brown.

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Valley Floor, Briones photo

Valley Floor

This was taken from Old Briones Trail Road, not far from the staging area.

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Rolling Hills of Briones, Briones photo

Rolling Hills of Briones

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Southern Sindicich Lagoon, Briones photo

Southern Sindicich Lagoon

There are two Sindicich lagoons; this is the southern one. It's near ridgeline, adjacent to Briones Crest trail.

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Oak Savanna, Briones photo

Oak Savanna

This was taken where Black Oak Trail descends steeply to Old Briones Road Trail and Bear Creek valley.

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Lush Valley Floor, Briones photo

Lush Valley Floor

The valley floors were marshy and vibrantly green.

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Briones Crest Trail, Briones photo

Briones Crest Trail

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Bear Creek Valley, Briones photo

Bear Creek Valley

Old Briones Road trail can be seen running along the valley floor.

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Briones Ridgeline, Briones photo

Briones Ridgeline

The Briones crest ridgeline is an undulating wall of green.

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