| Activation Date: 11 March 2018 | |
| Transport: Hike | Distance: 4.8 miles |
| Elev. gain: 1600 feet | Hiking Time: 2.5 hours |
| Rig(s): Yaesu FT-817ND, Radioddity GD-77 | Band(s): 2m (fm), 30m (cw), 40/20m (ssb) |
| Antenna(s): QRPGuys Tri-Band Vertical | |
| Cell Service: Acceptable (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Reliez Valley Trail Head | |
| Trailhead: Blue Oak Trail | |
| Fees/Permits: None at this lot | |
| Route: Blue Oak Trail, Blue Oak Shortcut, Spengler, Table Top | |
| Dogs: Yes | Toilet: No |
| Antenna Support: Some trees, short fence | RF Noise: Low (HF & VHF) |
It took me a while to write this one up! It’s been over a month since we did it. But here we go. I wanted a fun hike with my sons and the dogs, and Briones Hills seemed like just the ticket. Not too long, not too short, and with a nice bench at the top! The elevation was a little bit difficult for the boys, but everyone had a great time.