A Perfect Spring Hike Near SF: Hug Trees & Chase Wildflowers!๐ณ๐ธ
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! ๐ฟโจ ๐ Del Valle Lake Trail No car? No problem! Here's how I got there via transit: 1๏ธโฃ BART to Dublin/Pleasanton ($7.6 one-wayโskip the physical card, use Apple Wallet to save $3! ๐ณ๐ฑ) 2๏ธโฃ Uber from BART (~$25-30 each way) ๐๐จ ๐ฒ The Hike Planned to reach the lake for sunset... but *got lost* (note to self: download the AllTrails map next time! ๐บ๏ธ๐ ). Still, the open woodlands, wildflower fields, and fresh air were magical. 6 km of pure bliss โstopped often to hug giant oaks and breathe it all in. Nature therapy at its finest! ๐๐ ๐ Highlights โ Easy & scenic โgreat for all fitness levels โ Tree-hugging paradise โthese oaks deserve a squeeze! โ Spring wildflower carpets โgolden blooms galore ๐ผ โ Lakeside picnics โif you nail the route, the views are *chefโs kiss* ๐งบ๐ ๐ Pro Tips โ๏ธ Water + sunscreen โshade is scarce! ๐ Grippy shoes โsome slopes ahead ๐งฅ Layer up! It gets FREEZING post-sunset โ๏ธ ๐ My OOTD - Bein Space ultra-light down jacket + fleece-lined pants + merlino base layer - Dr. Martens 8-eye boots ๐ข - Osprey backpack ๐ #SpringHikes #WildflowerSeason #EasyTrails #NatureTherapy