Episode 11 of my series, A Walk Around The San Francisco Bay, picks up on November 5, 2024, where the journey last paused. A bus drops me off just north of Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park at Mile 8,001.

I trek 9 miles through Redwood City, passing Edgewood Park and Nature Preserve, and eventually reach a spot along the Crystal Springs Trail, a mile south of the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir.

The next morning, November 6, I wake up at Mile 8,010. Ensuring I Leave No Trace, I set off and soon catch my first glimpse of the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir. As I continue toward the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, I discover the trail is closed for a few days due to red flag fire warnings. With dry conditions and heavy winds anticipated, wildfire risk is high. This means 10 miles of road walking to find a safe spot to rest. By Mile 8,015, at the south trailhead of the Sawyer Camp Trail, I catch a ride back to San Francisco, where a friend offers a place to stay.

On November 9, I return to the Sawyer Camp Trail’s south trailhead. Although the red flag warning has been lifted, a section of the trail remains closed until year-end, necessitating a 6-mile detour. I follow Skyline Boulevard and side roads to reach the San Andreas Reservoir trailhead at Hillcrest Road. After a few more miles, I’m back to road walking until reaching the Sneath Lane Trailhead at Sweeney Ridge in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Finally, I embark on a nearly 2-mile climb to Sweeney Ridge, where, after a 12-mile day, I’m greeted with incredible night views of the cities below.

On November 10, I wake up to a stunning sunrise view at Mile 8,027, high enough to see both the Pacific Ocean on one side and San Francisco Bay on the other.

As usual, I end this episode with an invitation: Come walk a mile with me and experience the magic.

After the credits, a sneak peek of the next episode awaits.

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