"Poison oak in shades of green and red guard the aromatic bay trees on one side of the paved pathway along Lake Chabot, while a steep drop off to the water looms on the other. Beyond the trees to the right is another world entirely, a dense park full of side quests and wildlife. At one point, a handsome buck came within viewing distance of the trail before it sensed a camera lens and ran back into the brush."
"On the lake to the left, four people lounged on a lazy pontoon boat. Fishermen huddled on a nearby pier. A man with rolled-up sleeves and dirt under his fingernails was winding his reel. Patches of green and brown land covered the rolling hills behind the water. We took this hike on a sunny day in September, but it's easy to see why it was recommended as a great place to go during winter months."
Poison oak and aromatic bay trees line a paved pathway along Lake Chabot with a steep drop to the water on the opposite side. Dense parkland and wildlife lie beyond the trees, including occasional sightings of deer. Boats, fishermen, and rolling hills occupy the lake and shoreline. Gravel pathways remain reliable in wet seasons, and fog with cool breezes makes the area appealing in winter. A lone wood duck sighting highlights the trail's mix of solitude and friendly interruptions. The route has low elevation, welcomes all ages and fitness levels, and the lake perimeter is 10 miles.
Read at The Mercury News
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