The Ridgeline of Isla San Francisco

March 3, 2023 
On our second windy day at Isla San Francisco we went in to shore once again. 
This time we walked along the sheltered sandy beach of the anchorage, out to the point that forms the hook of the anchorage basin itself. 
We had noticed that there was a trail up to the ridgeline from the other end of the ridge, but now that we were at this end of the beach we noticed that there was a trail at this end of the ridgeline as well. 
So, we decided to do the hike as a loop, and as we hiked up the trail at the hook end we quickly gained elevation. 
The ridgeline was not overly high, but it was the highest point of land around, and so we got some beautiful views, and once we were at the top we found that it was indeed a true ridgeline hike. 
On one side the ground dropped off with cliffs to the rocky beach below, on the other side the hill sloped steeply downwards towards the beach of the anchorage. 
For the most part the trail was well established, but in a few areas we had to pick our way over boulders, and we took advantage of the shelter from the wind that was provided by the boulders to stop and feed Falcon and enjoy the view. 
It was a beautiful hike, and Falcon’s second summit, although he slept soundly through most of it despite the strong wind.  
For those worrying parents out there, please remember that photos can easily look more dramatic than reality.

Comments

  1. Jan BellamyApril 16, 2023 at 12:47 PM

    What a great view from up on the ridge!

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  2. ColleenApril 17, 2023 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, what an amazing hike. The view is spectacular!

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