This is from today's hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains. #hiking #photography #midpen

One of the best hikes I have done in the Santa Cruz mtns! Lewis Reed & I met through the ESA SEEDS program & have been friends for more than 18 yrs! We always try a new hike in December & today we did Rhus Ridge to Skyline via Black Mountain, 8 miles, 3,570 feet total ascent! #midpenopenspace #midpen #hiking #sfba #bayarea #SantaCruzMountains #outdoors