Lafeyette, Moraga redwoods and back
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My thanks to Tarquin, Elan, Debbie and Kristine for helping me scout this route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43876051
We start at the parking lot at the corner of Happy Valley rd and Dear Hill rd, Through Lafayette on MT. Diablo Blvd. to Pleasant Hill rd. That takes us to the Lafayette-Moraga trail. On to Canyon rd. then Pinehurst , we will turn around just past the post office, retrace our steps to Moraga Way and descend into Orinda. Make our way back to start via Saint Stephens trail, El Nido Ranch, Upper Happy Valley rd, and Happy Valley rd.
These are shady lanes and trails, though busy so trail etiquette is paramount. Weather forecast is for mild temps 8/6 <90F. Moderate pace 12mph. 27.5 miles, restaurants in Lafayette for after ride CC's cafe in Moraga