Friday, 20 November 2009
Fun Biking Trails in the San Francisco Bay Area
Description: Many people like to bike and hike along trails that are fun but not challenging. Here are three that are popular and easy to do.When most people ride their bikes they look for trails that are scenic but are not always challenging. There are a variety of trails that meet this need where the biker can actually enjoy the ride because it is along a simple but basic trail.Here are three that will give you a leisurely trip but at the same time give you something to look towards:Los Alamitos Creek Trail If you like a scenic route with plenty of foliage and beautiful scenery you will want to try this trail. It is a multi-use trail so you will find hikers and walkers enjoying it. You will go past lakes, find a swimming lake and be exposed to natural surroundings that will make you think you are in another world. The trail begins at Almaden Lake which is a very good place for fishing and swimming. This is very near the San Francisco Bay area and Mt Tam. If you go with family or alone you can also find pleasant picnic areas around. Another interesting place to go along this trail is the swimming beach. It is small and sometimes crowded but includes a lifeguard and it is a great place to rest and relax.Coyote Hills Regional Park As you look into the main marsh you will see an interesting site of what looks like mountain peaks. They are actually the remnants of a mountain range that you see to come through this area. They were islands but the area began to fill in and became a marshland instead. What is of interest here will be the various freshwater marshes, Indian shell mounts and salt ponds. You will see wildlife in the way of birds as you go through here though you probably won't see coyotes anymore.Los Gatos Creek Trail This is a very unique trail because it goes through three cities and each one has its own personality. You will pass through urban areas but you will also have places where you will be involved with nature along the way. If you like to take in a little history as you go you could start at Forbes Mill for your entry point to the larger trail. You can stop in at the stone mill that has been turned into a historical museum. I have served on the TCC Board since 1993 and have served as previously as president in 2004-06. I have also served as Corresponding Secretary for several years representing our interests at many public meetings. I currently serve as the president of the Bay Area Trails Preservation Council where I have been board member since 1992. In 1999/2000 I founded the MMWD Watershed Citizens Advisory Committee which successfully developed our 50-year watershed protection plan. Our new website can be viewed at http://www.tamalpais.org You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/tamalpais Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Larry_Minikes
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