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who once lived there. As if on cue, as
Alina explained how this area is on
the path of the Monarch butterfly
migration, a Monarch landed on the
hat of Trekker Amy Bennet. As we
continued our walk we came upon a
rope swing, where the Trekkers swung
out towards a panoramic view of the
bay. A little farther down the trail we
found a giant twenty-foot steel cross,
a sign from the more recent past. This
hike was not just a walk on bucolic
trails but also a chance to get to know
the local neighborhood, giving one the
feeling of exploring rather than just
following a path. Alina led us down a
steep stairway onto a small street lined
with houses with unique architecture
and quirky adornments and strategically
ended the hike at the Off the Grid
Trucks food court, where the hikers
refreshed themselves with some unique
eats and conversation.
What good
would all the trails
be if people didn’t
know about them?
Mollie Hazen,
communications
director, is
responsible for
getting the word
out about the
Trail Trekkers.
They have
Earth day work
parties, member
appreciation
celebrations and
their biggest event
of the year, in May, the Annual El
Cerrito Hillside Festival.
Mollie says “I believe that
participating with the Trail Trekkers is
really about people’s instinctive love for
nature and the out of doors, exploring
urban trails and saving precious open
space. And we welcome those likeminded
neighbors to discover the
beauty of El Cerrito’s wildlife paths
and participate with one another in our
hikes and related social membership
activities. It’s fun, educational and great
exercise, too! “
Dave Weinstein invites you for a
vigorous, and at times steep stroll
to see some of El Cerrito’s unusual,
largest and most beautiful homes while
enjoying some of the city’s hidden
pathways. Saturday, June 16, 1 to 3
p.m. Meet at the Northwest corner of
Moeser Lane and Shevlin Drive.
If you would like to learn more
about the El Cerrito Trail Trekkers or
join them on their next hike, visit their
website at: ectrailtrekkers.org.
Gary Hill and bicycle team crew
Part of the hike is the enjoyment of
viewing quirky homes