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A Perfect Spring Hike Near SF: Hug Trees & Chase Wildflowers!๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒธ

GDC's over, and what better way to unwind than a **sunny, flower-filled hike** just 1.5 hours from SF? Perfect for busy travelers craving nature! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ ๐Ÿ“ **Del Valle Lake Trail** **No car? No problem!** Here's how I got there via transit: 1๏ธโƒฃ **BART to Dublin/Pleasanton** ($7.6 one-wayโ€”skip the physical card, use **Apple Wallet** to save $3! ๐Ÿ’ณ๐Ÿ“ฑ) 2๏ธโƒฃ **Uber from BART** (~$25-30 each way) ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ ๐ŸŒฒ **The Hike** Planned to reach the lake for sunset... but *got lost* (note to self: **download the AllTrails map next time!** ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜…). Still, the **open woodlands, wildflower fields, and fresh air** were magical. **6 km of pure bliss**โ€”stopped often to **hug giant oaks** and breathe it all in. Nature therapy at its finest! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒŸ **Highlights** โœ… **Easy & scenic**โ€”great for all fitness levels โœ… **Tree-hugging paradise**โ€”these oaks deserve a squeeze! โœ… **Spring wildflower carpets**โ€”golden blooms galore ๐ŸŒผ โœ… **Lakeside picnics**โ€”if you nail the route, the views are *chefโ€™s kiss* ๐Ÿงบ๐ŸŒŠ ๐ŸŽ’ **Pro Tips** โ˜€๏ธ **Water + sunscreen**โ€”shade is scarce! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ **Grippy shoes**โ€”some slopes ahead ๐Ÿงฅ **Layer up!** It gets **FREEZING** post-sunset โ„๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘” **My OOTD** - **Bein Space** ultra-light down jacket + fleece-lined pants + merlino base layer - **Dr. Martens 8-eye boots** ๐Ÿ‘ข - **Osprey backpack** ๐ŸŽ’ #SpringHikes #WildflowerSeason #EasyTrails #NatureTherapy

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A Perfect Spring Hike Near SF: Hug Trees & Chase Wildflowers!๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒธ

GDC's over, and what better way to unwind than a sunny, flower-filled hike just 1.5 hours from SF? Perfect for busy travelers craving nature! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ ๐Ÿ“ Del Valle Lake Trail No car? No problem! Here's how I got there via transit: 1๏ธโƒฃ BART to Dublin/Pleasanton ($7.6 one-wayโ€”skip the physical card, use Apple Wallet to save $3! ๐Ÿ’ณ๐Ÿ“ฑ) 2๏ธโƒฃ Uber from BART (~$25-30 each way) ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ ๐ŸŒฒ The Hike Planned to reach the lake for sunset... but *got lost* (note to self: download the AllTrails map next time! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜…). Still, the open woodlands, wildflower fields, and fresh air were magical. 6 km of pure bliss โ€”stopped often to hug giant oaks and breathe it all in. Nature therapy at its finest! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒŸ Highlights โœ… Easy & scenic โ€”great for all fitness levels โœ… Tree-hugging paradise โ€”these oaks deserve a squeeze! โœ… Spring wildflower carpets โ€”golden blooms galore ๐ŸŒผ โœ… Lakeside picnics โ€”if you nail the route, the views are *chefโ€™s kiss* ๐Ÿงบ๐ŸŒŠ ๐ŸŽ’ Pro Tips โ˜€๏ธ Water + sunscreen โ€”shade is scarce! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Grippy shoes โ€”some slopes ahead ๐Ÿงฅ Layer up! It gets FREEZING post-sunset โ„๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘” My OOTD - Bein Space ultra-light down jacket + fleece-lined pants + merlino base layer - Dr. Martens 8-eye boots ๐Ÿ‘ข - Osprey backpack ๐ŸŽ’ #SpringHikes #WildflowerSeason #EasyTrails #NatureTherapy

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