Off to hike in the fog today

@TheHorse (238298)
Walnut Creek, California
December 19, 2020 12:31pm CST
My friend and I are taking a hike today in the Mt. Diablo foothills. Actually we'll be going in at Black Diamond Mines, and searching for a rock cave where (legend has it) someone used to live. The fog has rolled in from the Delta, and it hasn't burned off yet, so it could be an interesting hike. It's also only about 45 degrees F out, so I'll be wearing long pants and my Winter coat. I'll see if I can find a picture from one of our previous hikes around here.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
20 Dec 20
i love hikes. I am not sure i would mind fog. As long as the air is warm. If its cold, fog makes me colder
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
The fog had largely moved way by the time we got there. The air was crisp, but perfect for hiking, especially with all of the vertical gain.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
@DocAndersen I think any hiking is good. I have lower back pain, but a cuople of PT back sretches really helped that. I feel good today.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
20 Dec 20
@TheHorse that sounds amazing -I did 10 miles today but not much vertical gain (less than 1000 feet)
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
20 Dec 20
Wow...I really want to be there
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
It was a delightful hike. We saw some incredible rock formations today.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
@amitkokiladitya Is it good hiking weather there now?
Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
20 Dec 20
@TheHorse wow.. I'm craving to go on an adventure soon
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Dec 20
I think you would enjoy it.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Dec 20
@TheHorse That's not too bad of a hike.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
@kaylachan I may order some sushi and then soak my feet.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
We had a good time. We were out for about four hours.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
20 Dec 20
It was foggy here this morning, I like the fog.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
I like it too, simply because it's different.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
20 Dec 20
@TheHorse It reminds me when I was young and I lived in Milan, the dense fog in winter, there is something mysterious in the fog.
Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14805)
• Ireland
19 Dec 20
@thehorse Fog provides a good atmosphere for hiking or doing most stuff outdoors. Other than driving.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Dec 20
Heh. I may wind up driving kind of slow to get to the trailhead. They don't have...fog...in Ireland...do they?
Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14805)
• Ireland
19 Dec 20
@TheHorse no, we have mist.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
@xFiacre Ah, thanks for the correction The drive was a piece of cake. The hike was good.
Thelma
@thelme55 (79308)
• Germany
19 Dec 20
Enjoy your hiking. Keep safe.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
We wrestled with a couple of mountain lions. But other than that, everything was safe. (kidding)
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79308)
• Germany
20 Dec 20
@TheHorse That´s good. I am sure it was an enjoyable outing.
BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (51819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Dec 20
I was wondering if you meant an atmospheric fog or a mental one...
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Dec 20
Hope the fog cleared and you had a good time
The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
It did clear. It was cool out there, but we got about seven miles in, with a lot of vertical.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
19 Dec 20
Have fun. I hiked in the fog last week and got soaked.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 20
From the fog itself? Was it still a good experience? We hiked about seven miles today, but we "climbed 90 stories" according to my friend's "app." I may soak my feet now.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
20 Dec 20
Great picture. I hope you enjoyed your hike. I remember that west coast fog. Very pervasive!