ANGEL ISLAND
EAST SIDE
October 2,
2008
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Trail Description:
Since the Perimeter Road is 5 miles, and we were only in the mood for a
leisurely hike, we opted for the East side that runs past two Garrisons. It
begins with wonderful short, but steep view studded climb right out of the landings
east side
made easier by a hundred or so stairs. Unfortunately the North Garrison was
still closed for restoration, and there were few flowers.
But the ferry ride over, the views and the ambiance of the island more than
made up for the loss.
Trail Location:
See the park page for directions.
Blooming Plants Not Photographed:
NN=Non Native
Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) NN
Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) NN
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Little Rattlesnake Grass (Briza minor) NN
Narrow Leaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia)
Rough Cat’s Ears (Hypochaeris radicata) NN
Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)
Ferns and Allies Not Photographed:
Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens)
Common Scouring Rush (Equisetum hyemale)
Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum)
Wood Fern (Dryopteris arguta)
%20081002.jpg "Our trip began in Vallejo, where dredges were keeping the mud buildup in check.")
%20081002.jpg "The sunrise shows under the Carquinez in the clearer eastern weather."){kind=small}
%20081002.jpg "The refineries belching steam mixes with the bay areas low clouds."){kind=small}
%20081002.jpg "A half hour later, the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is still silhouetted by the cloudy dawn.")
%20081002.jpg "On it's way to Angel Island, the ferry slips silently by the still sleeping San Francisco waterfront."){kind=small}
%20081002.jpg "Getting just the right composition.")
%20081002.jpg "View of the East Garrison from the Perimeter road.")
%20081002.jpg "Alcatraz capped by clouds on our sunny ride back."){kind=small}
%20081002.jpg "A local resident admiring the view.")
%20081002.jpg "Want an island but can't find one for sale near by? Build your own.... as did this restauranteur.")
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%20081002.jpg "Our trip began in Vallejo, where dredges were keeping the mud buildup in check.")
Our trip began in Vallejo, where dredges were keeping the mud buildup in check.