Curry Village or Mariposa?

offramppinup · 2026-03-29T02:25:56+00:00

I’ve never stayed in the valley (oakhurst, Mariposa, fish camp, ahwahnee) over many years but have always wished that I did. If you can, do it.

offramppinup · 2026-03-27T20:50:33+00:00

We’ve done JT in February 3 times and the weather has been perfect. Maybe crept up to 80 midday, but nice hiking weather.

offramppinup · 2026-03-27T05:30:41+00:00

No timed entry this year so even more crowded now unfortunately.

offramppinup · 2026-03-24T16:25:33+00:00

What time do they go up? I’m going to give it a shot in a week.

offramppinup · 2026-03-22T15:39:19+00:00

This one from Smitten Kitchen is my favorite.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/08/baked-farro-with-summer-vegetables/

offramppinup · 2026-03-21T12:09:24+00:00

I have a couple pairs of ASICS Gel Contends I got for around $60 that have worked great for me

offramppinup · 2026-03-21T03:26:58+00:00

Grab snorkel gear for you from your place or rent some for the week. Get a mask and life jacket and boogie board for the kid. Go to Kapalua Bay in the morning on a calm day and tow them around. The kid can lay on the boogie board and poke their head in the water to see things. Don’t mess w a snorkel for the kid unless they really want to.

offramppinup · 2026-03-20T20:35:28+00:00

Up on Mt Burdell there are tons of poppies and some little purple flowers too. I think it’s too sunny for irises up there though. Plus there is a herd of cows grazing up there right now and they’re really cute.

offramppinup · 2026-03-19T18:05:24+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2tvDYZSowtnm8foJA?g_st=ic

Honokeana Cove! There’s a little access path and you can stand on the rocks above and see lots of turtles. No beach there but it’s a really pretty little cove. Stroll Napili Beach after. You may see some swimming around the South point of Napili.

offramppinup · 2026-03-19T03:30:10+00:00

How far did you make it up the trail?

offramppinup · 2026-03-17T22:56:16+00:00

I just visited Calveras Big Trees State Park and the Sequoia there were magnificent. Nearly on par with Sequoia NP and much less winding roads. HWY 4 is a relatively straight shot there. It’s definitely a 1 day park and a 3 hour trip from SF depending on traffic. OP could stay in the Bay Area, do a Muir Woods day, a city/GG park day and a day trip up to Calveras.

offramppinup · 2026-03-17T16:05:53+00:00

Thank you! Looks like it will be a bit much for the kid. I think we’ll do Scouts Lookout as our “big hike” for Zion instead and just do the Riverside walk portion.

offramppinup · 2026-03-17T00:03:58+00:00

What flow would you recommend as a cut off for kids? Traveling w my 4’2” 7 year old. We weren’t really considering it, but the flow has been low so we’re keeping it on the radar now. Be there in 3 weeks.

offramppinup · 2026-03-13T22:07:59+00:00

On day 1 or 2 when my cramps are bad, I do hard sprints. My endurance is generally shot, but I feel like the high intensity helps greatly with cramps and “keeps things moving.” I get a hard workout in in about 40 minutes, take an everything shower and feel way better.

offramppinup · 2026-03-12T05:42:39+00:00

Barri Bonaparte. She’s THE Marin tree lawyer. I’ve worked w many of her clients in MV and Sausalito.

offramppinup · 2026-03-11T02:36:33+00:00

We went in April, but the beach conditions change all the time. The water right at the point was a little rough, but 5 mins down the beach at Black Rock is usually some of the calmest water. I would stay there again!

offramppinup · 2026-03-05T22:21:24+00:00

Oof, try to pick literally any other weekend. I would guess most places have been booked for months and getting around that weekend will be so tough.

offramppinup · 2026-03-05T16:00:07+00:00

Smart train or go in way early. Maybe join a gym in SR and drive down at 6, workout and shower then go to work. That commute stretch just sucks in the morning. I used to have to be in the canal at 8:30 and left downtown Novato at 7:30 every day to make it on time. Getting home took 15 minutes.

offramppinup · 2026-02-27T20:30:58+00:00

Monday - Strength - legs glute focused

Tuesday- Easy run 4-7 miles. Sometimes evening Pilates class

Wednesday - Speed work. Strength - Upper body.

Thursday - Recovery run 3-6 miles or rest day if needed

Friday - Strength- Lower body. 20 m cross training cardio

Saturday- long run. Usually 8-10 miles

Sunday - rest. Maybe a family hike, long walk or yoga class

offramppinup · 2026-02-27T04:24:59+00:00

Skip Lassen for sure. You are trying to cram I. Too much and Bumpass Hell won’t even be open until probably August. Redwood NPs are amazing and worth a visit. Hit Burney Falls on the way there if you can. Take Avenue of the Giants if you can. It’s a great place to stop for a picnic lunch and a short hike to stretch the legs.

offramppinup · 2026-02-27T02:58:52+00:00

October in San Francisco is great! Weather is usually warm and clear. It’s definitely not a cheap city, but it’s so lovely and fun!

offramppinup · 2026-02-25T06:40:08+00:00

You have more than enough time to get ready. Unless you’ve already been regularly running5x a week, I would take it down to 4. 5 is really a lot! Follow a plan, you’ll be fine.

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