80 - Russian Ridge Loop

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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Distance: 4.4 miles round trip, 2 hours (My time 1.5 Hours)

Elevation Change:    550 feet

Level:    Easy

Rating:    4 Stars

June 16, 2002

"Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve is more than 1,500 acres of windswept ridge top paradise...Its acreage combines several plant environments, including lush grasslands, creeks, springs, and oak-shaded canyons"

Nice easy stroll for the afternoon.  Nice view!!

Here's the pics (Click on the picture to see full size):

These are low res pictures.  I can send you higher quality pictures if you want them

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Trailhead

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Trailhead Looking back

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The Trail Ahead

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The Sign

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San Jose from Above

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Towards the Ocean

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From the Top

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Another view from the top

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Another plant environment