So many roads in this area are Dead Ends, usually because they end at a lake. But some of those supposed dead ends, when you view them on Google maps in terrain view, appear to continue and not end. Today I decided to explore one of those roads and ride it to its dead end as I had only ridden part of it before. The paved portion continued for at least a mile or two and then the road turned to dirt.
And then the dirt road narrowed to a double track trail used by ATVs...
In terrain view on Google maps, it appears that the road on the right continues and then makes a 90-degree turn to the left, but if one looks closer there really isn't a bona fide road on the map past a certain point.
I was riding my Bike Friday with 1 3/8" tires so the packed dirt road presented no problem to ride. But once I reached the double track I encountered sandy sections that were difficult to negotiate.
The double track trail continued for as far as I could see but I decided it would be better to come back and explore it further with my mountain bike or fat bike.
I turned around and retraced my route, walking the sandy parts until I reached the dirt road again. The road traversed a marsh/bog where the spring peepers were belting out a loud chorus now that temperatures had warmed up again.
Once back on pavement I decided to ride to one of the highest points in the Hayward area, Radio Hill, so called because there is a radio station,
WRLS, at the top of the hill.
The climb up Radio Hill is in two parts, both quite steep, with a slight respite between the two sections. I was winded with the effort by the time I got to the top.
A swift ride down was my reward, with the evening sun getting lower in the sky behind me and beautiful early evening light.
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| Looking down Radio Hill from the top of the first rise. |
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