Organized by another hiking group, the Greenpicker and Stewart Loop hike was supposed to be a 12 miler. It did not end up that way as the group leader modified the route. I must admit I didn't argue with that decision.
The hike was rather fast-paced, and another woman and I were the last hikers at almost every stop. I really do believe in hiking your own hike. It was a rather peaceful trail in the depth of Point Reyes National Seashore forest. Tall trees, green grass (yes! in California and in the summer!) and muddy trails! Who would have thought that I would be wiping mud from the bottom of my hiking shoes? I even stepped in a puddle deep enough to have soaked my top part of the shoe that was not waterproof.
As we got to another intersection (and there were quite a few of those!), there was a sign notifying hikers of yellow jackets on the trail. We decided to proceed, and two of hikers in our group got stung several times by the darn insects. I honestly could not believe it was not me as my luck is just bad when it comes to anything, really. Gratitude, gratitude...
I enjoyed this trail, but it was not my favorite one in Point Reyes. I think if we had gone closer to the beach, I would have found it more relaxing, but a combination of same landscape and the thrill of avoiding nasty insects just did not put this trail on top of my "must come back" list. Maybe I am just getting spoiled by the beauty of nature I have seen...
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