Since we moved to NorCal, we have been trying to do a bunch of outdoor activities. The great thing about the Bay Area is its crazy awesome geography that offers beach and mountain activities within 100 miles. So 4th July weekend, we set out with our mountain bikes to the Mt. Tamalpais region. The trail we decided to do can be found here on MTB Project. A bit out of shape and strapped for time, we decided to bike only a section of that trail. Here are the basic directions: 1. Start at Muir Beach 2. Bike Towards Muir Woods on Muir road 3. Turn left on Deer Creek Fire Road (several hikers will also be hiking around here) 4. Return to parking spot by coming down Coastal View Trail (awesome single track downhill) The Deer Creek Fire Road section of the bike ride is pretty much entirely uphill. Not too bad for someone in shape. Which we were not. It kicked our ass and turned out to be quite painful. Combine that with temperatures at least in the 90s with sun beating town. Needless to say, we were tanned and totally exhausted at the top. As soon as we go to the Coastal View Trail, all the exhaustion disappeared because the ride down was super fun! This single track trail has views of the bay almost the entire way and is very beginner friendly. This part by itself made the painful bike ride up totally worth it! After our bike ride, we loaded our bikes back in the car and drove down to Muir Beach for some fun in the sun. As it turns out, the sun was nearly gone, leaving us in an overcast windy beach. Not to worry, we were determined to go swimming with the dog! The water was FREEZING and invigorating. I will do it again! After swimming around, I quickly put on some clothes and headed out to the car to change, keeping my lady parts hidden from the swarm of July 4th visitors! I think (I hope) I succeeded =D It was a great day of biking, hiking and swimming. Next up, we had lunch at a lovely vegan/ organic lunch spot called Cafe Del Soul on the way out. I had hummus edamame wrap, that was delicious! I highly recommend this place! Clockwise from top left: 1. Justin on his awesome bike on the trail uphill, 2. Me, biking down from the highest elevation of the ride (with relief), 3. Gorgeous scenery from the top of the ride with Coastal View trail in the distance, 4. Swimming in freezing waters on Muir Beach!
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