Shell Ridge, Walnut Creek

I went for a hike with my dog at the Shell Ridge open space preserve in Walnut Creek, CA. It's a nice place but be sure to bring plenty of water with you especially in those hot summer months. There Are beautiful views of the valley, and many miles of trails for exploration.

There were a ton of squirrels, and red-tailed hawks out on the day I went, and I saw some blooming campunela flowers in the valleys. There were even a couple of red-winged blackbirds.