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Doe Mountain Trail, Sedona, AZ

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Hike up Doe Mountain and get a glimpse of this!

First hike of the trip was Doe Mountain, a moderate and fairly steep walk that I was told is seven-tenths of a mile.  Maybe. Took about half an hour one way. The trail is clearly marked but it is uphill so be prepared for a climb. But if I could do it, most anybody can. I did this hike wearing MBTs because of some foot pain I’m having. Yes, I know that’s risky but it really helped. The tricky thing is the hike back down because it is very uneven. Yes, I tripped and fell. I knew that I would.  Caught between a rock and a hard place. Ouch. All is well.

You know it’s a great walk when all the aches and pains melt away and it is exhilirating to take deep breaths in the great outdoors under turquoise skies.

Doe Mountain is off Boynton Pass which is off Dry Creek Road. There are some breathtaking views, especially as you go higher. Take a look at the video below. I have no idea what it came out so blurry. Important thing is to note how clearly the trails are marked here. You get a sense of that at the end.

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Bodega Bay, California – Armstrong Redwoods

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Greetings from Bodega Bay, California, home to many fantastic walks!  I can hear the Pacific from my hotel room, which overlooks a peaceful marsh just above Doran Beach. I flew into San Jose on a Thursday about 2pm, caught a bit of traffic through Oakland and San Francisco but was in my room by 5pm. I gotta a lotta walking to do – feets don’t fail me now!

I was put in my place at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve in a nearby town called Gurneville.  The redwoods are spectacular – “Colonel Armstrong” stands 308 feet, is over 14 feet wide and over 1400 years old. 1400 years old. Really puts things in perspective.

The visitors center suggested nine different walks and hikes.  I took a short 1.7 mile hike to Armstrong Tree.  Nature’s artistry is on display here – it’s as if there are sculptures naturally carved into the bark of many of the trees.  Some of the fallen wood take the shape of artistic testaments to these mighty trees.

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World’s Most Breathtaking Walks

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This is required reading for walking enthusiasts: ABC News’ list of the 10 Most Breathtaking Walks.  And they are.

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