For our usual New Year's Day hike we went a few days early (yesterday that is) to Alum Rock Park in East San Jose. It was rather muddy due to the recent rains and we braved a "closed" trail. Thankfully no one fell in the river.
We managed to time it just right and go in-between rainstorms and had blue skies most of the way.
There were a lot of old bridge pilings from the former steam train that went over the river that were quite interesting.
I liked the big wreath with sparkly ornaments hung on the overpass.
Interesting cave spots on the crumbly rock face.
An old falling apart cabin from 1915. I believe that it's made out of redwood given the peeling bark on the logs.
Plenty of Red-Hot Poker aka Torch Lily
(kniphofia)
These are really interesting plants and I really should grow some in my own garden.
There was an interesting structure with this interior roof.
It was set over a non-functioning water fountain. Reminded me of the
Las Pulgas Water TempleWe got a little elevation and got this lovely view.
Up at the summit of the trail we were on, looking back out into the South Bay, the view was blocked by clouds unfortunately.
The underside bark of one of the oaks was so striking.
All in all, about 4.5 miles were hiked with my SIL's family and then we had wonderful ramen at
Hinodeya and got to light the menorah with them for the 3rd night of Hannukkah.
There were a lot of old bridge pilings from the former steam train that went over the river that were quite interesting.
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