Tuesday, July 28, 2020

North On The Alameda From Solano

DifficultyModerate. Several uphill paths.
Time: 1 hour



Start at Solano Ave and The Alameda and head north on The Alameda.   When you reach San Pedro Ave, take Lower Yosemite Steps uphill (about 20 steps and ramps) on the right.  
Lower Yosemite Steps


Cross Contra Costa Ave and continue on Upper Yosemite Steps uphill (about 140 steps) to Yosemite Rd and turn left.  
Upper Yosemite Steps


Follow Yosemite as it winds around to Great Stoneface Park.   Take the short Great Stoneface Path through the park and turn right on San Fernando Ave. 

Great Stoneface Path


Take it to The Arlington and turn right.  When you reach Turnbridge Lane (past 1000 Oaks Blvd) on east side of The Arlington, take it uphill (about 38 steps) to Southampton Ave. 

Turnbridge Lane


Turnbridge Lane


Turn left on Southampton and continue for a short way until you reach Chester Lane on the left. 
Chester Lane

Chester Lane


Take it uphill (ramp) to San Luis Rd and turn right.  Go a short distance to Upton Lane.  
Upton Lane


Take it downhill (40 steps) to San Diego Rd at John Hinkle Park  
John Hinkle Park

John Hinkle Park


Turn left on the dirt path in the park and follow it until you reach San Diego Rd and follow it to Indian Rock Ave by Mortar Rock Park.  Turn right and follow Indian Rock Ave to Indian Rock Park at San Mateo Ave.
Indian Rock


Indian Rock


Cross San Mateo Ave and take the stone steps downhill to Indian Rock Path.  When it comes to a junction, take the right fork and follow it downhill to The Arlington. Cross The Arlington and continue on the path downhill.  Cross Mendocino Ave and continue downhill on Indian Rock Path to Contra Costa Ave, cross it and continue on downhill on the path to the starting point at Solano and The Alameda.
Indian Rock Path

Indian Rock Path