On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Bill Rhea<billr...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Is there a campground at the top of Page Mill? Are you thinking of > Black Mouintain (http://www.openspace.org/activities/ > ideas_for_campers.asp)?
That's the spot. I've camped there several times. Campers are alone in what might as well be the middle of nowhere, although it's so near Silicon Valley. One has to hike or bike in, so campers are never bothered by noisy motorists. The running water is not potable, but one can easily carry water or a water filter. > Another possibility could be to descend on the hike n' bike at Half > Moon Bay SP. There is also camping in Portola State Park, but it is a > mighty steep climb coming out... In the past, riders could exit Portola Redwoods by riding out on Old Haul Road, a fire road, to Memorial Park. The last time I camped at Portola Park I got a rude shock when I found out Old Haul Road was closed and I'd have to ride back up that mighty steep road. I don't know if Old Haul Road is open again. Sanborn Park, at the top of Sanborn Road (above Saratoga), could be a perfect overnight getaway. It's not as much climbing as Black Mountain, but still a respectable distance. If we got a group together including someone from Palo Alto, we could camp at Foothills Park, another delightful campground. I'm fond of Grant Ranch Park partway up Mount Hamilton Road, though from my house it involves a tedious ride through San Jose before one gets to the good stuff. Other possibilities would be Castle Rock, Memorial Park, Big Basin and Butano Park. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---