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A Walk in the (wet) Woods - Steep Ravine Trail, Mt. Tam

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

One of the draws to living in the San Francisco Bay Area is our relatively mild weather. Even though it continues to rain in northern California, the weather is still conducive for taking a rainy day hike.

After errands and chores were finished up this morning, it was time for us to head over the Golden Gate Bridge for a walk on the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais, or Mt. Tam as it is affectionately known. We chose to visit the Steep Ravine Trail, starting at Pan Toll parking lot, to enjoy the mosses, the ferns, the water.

We weren't disappointed, as this video shows.

By the time we walked a bit further down the trail, the creek had turned into quite a torrent.

If this active, outdoor lifestyle appeals to you, maybe it's time you find your place to call home in the area. Let's talk.

Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I look forward to the days when I can walk around my neck of the woods Lottie Kendall . Mt Tam looks like a very beautiful place to visit.

Feb 19, 2017 04:23 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Mt. Tam is gorgeous, Bob "RealMan" Timm with many trail heads only 30 minutes from my condo in the heart of San Francisco. Great hiking here, year round.

Feb 19, 2017 04:34 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

We literally went hiking in the wet mountains today.

Feb 19, 2017 04:49 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Then you know how delightful hiking in the rain can be, Harry F. D'Elia - I hope you enjoyed it!

Feb 19, 2017 05:24 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am amazed how much your area is looking like the rain forest of Washington state Lottie Kendall 

Feb 19, 2017 06:35 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I agree, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - and to think that a few months ago (October/November) our hills were so dry the sparce grass would crack when stepped on and wild fires raged. I no longer wear my "Let It Rain" t-shirt, I can assure you.

Feb 19, 2017 08:52 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lottie Kendall - I share your passion for hiking trails, especially when there are ravines and a river runs through it during the rainy season. Those Red Wood Trees need all the rain they can get! How exciting it must be to hike these trails and experience the diversity of the forest landscape!

Feb 20, 2017 05:49 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Patricia Feager - we have a wide variety of trails and terrain from which to choose. A clear day often calls for open hillsides with see-forever views; the redwood forests beckon on rainy days. 

Feb 20, 2017 05:53 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lottie Kendall - My feet are starting to itch for my old hiking boots! The sights, the sounds, the feel, and the taste of nature is beckoning! 

Feb 20, 2017 05:56 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Did you know that today admission to our national parks is FREE? I have a link to it in my morning's blog post, Patricia Feager - maybe that's the excuse you need to lace up those boots!

Feb 20, 2017 06:01 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The sound of the rushing water was so nice to hear. I would have enjoyed this hike along with you.

Feb 20, 2017 06:04 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

The water was really gushing yesterday, Debbie Reynolds -- we came home soaked and happy. Today is expected to be even wetter--I expect I'll stay indoors 

Feb 20, 2017 06:09 AM