From a early morning run this week at Ahmanson Ranch.
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Revitalized Valley Oak at Ahmanson Ranch
Revitalized by December’s copious rainfall and temperatures in the mid-80s in February, this valley oak at Ahmanson Ranch has produced a lush crown of new leaves.
(Officially named Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, most users refer to the open space area as Ahmanson Ranch, or simply, Ahmanson.)
Valley Oak, Hill and Clouds
A conspicuous valley oak on a hill to the south of East Las Virgenes Canyon Road/Trail, about a mile from the Victory Trailhead of Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch).
Valley Oak Silhouette
From a late afternoon run in Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch).
Some related posts: Guardian Oaks, Fallen Oak, Ahmanson Valley Oaks Battling Drought, After the Woolsey Fire: Ahmanson Ranch
Trippet Ranch Oak Grassland
Taken on today’s trail run from the “Top of Reseda” to Trippet Ranch and back.
Here’s a Cesium 3D interactive view of a GPS track of my usual route. Today I did the Garapito and Musch Trails on the way out, then ran the fire roads on the way back.
Some related posts: The Heavenly Ranch in the Hills, Garapito Trail Runs
Poison Oak Along the Upper Sycamore Trail
The soft-hued reds and yellows of these changing poison oak leaves was accentuated by the soft, orange light of a smoky sky.
From Saturday’s adventure run/hike over Boney Mountain to the Backbone Trail in from the Wendy Drive trailhead.