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Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

JasonAller — 2009-01-02 20:16:05

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- From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow it along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.	+ From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Boulevard"] or ["Russell Boulevard"]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow it along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2007-06-02 07:03:04

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- == Accessing the West ==	+ == Accessing the East ==
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- == Accessing the East ==	+ == Accessing the West ==

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

DanielSheeter — 2007-05-30 17:17:47

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- Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge provide a great opportunity for ["hiking and backpacking"] close to Davis. Hiking destinations and descriptions on Blue Ridge can be found on [http://www.yolohiker.org].	+ Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge provide a great opportunity for ["hiking and backpacking"] close to Davis. Hiking destinations and descriptions on Blue Ridge can be found at [http://www.yolohiker.org].

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 23:41:49

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- Unknown	+ Mostly unknown to me. I imagine Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge are part of the same geological formation. The two ridges appear to actually be one ridge broken in two pieces by a saddle cut by Green Canyon/Creek. I'd like to hear about it from a real geologist.

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

JevanGray — 2006-06-06 15:39:34

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- From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow is along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.	+ From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow it along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.
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- USGS topographical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or inaccessable for other reasons.	+ USGS topographical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or inaccessible for other reasons.

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 15:06:28

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- Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge have many rock outcroppings at the top. These outcroppings may be good sports for ["Climbing" rock climbing].	+ Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge have many rock outcroppings at the top. These outcroppings may be good spots for ["Climbing" rock climbing].

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:57:17

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- [[Image(blueridge1.jpg, right, "Hiking trail with Blue Ridge in the background to the left")]]	+ [[Image(blueridge1.jpg, right, "Hiking trail with Blue Ridge in the background to the left.")]]
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- Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge are some of the closest major geological features to ["Davis"] which provide the opportunity for ["outdoor activities"].	+ Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge are some of the closest major geological features to ["Davis"] which provide the opportunity for ["outdoor activities"]. If it is hot in Davis, it will be hot on Blue and Rocky Ridges. For this reason, recreating in this areas is best in the late fall, winter, or early spring.
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	+ + [[Image(blueridge2.jpg, thumbnail, right, "Hiking up Long Canyon toward Blue Ridge in February.")]] +

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:52:03

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Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:45:21

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- Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge form a 30 mile long divide in the foothills west of Davis. Their southern terminus is located at ["Monticello Dam"], just north of ["Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve" Cold Canyon]. Combined, they extend in a north-north-west direction for 30 miles until its northern terminus at the mouth of ["Cache Creek"], north-west of the town of Rumsey. ["Lake Berryessa"] and the ["Putah Creek"] drainage are located to their west. ["Capay Valley"] and the ["Cache Creek"] drainage are located to their east.	+ Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge form a 30 mile long divide in the foothills west of Davis. Their southern terminus is located at ["Monticello Dam"], just north of ["Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve" Cold Canyon]. Combined, they extend in a north-north-west direction for 30 miles until the northern terminus of Blue Ridge at the mouth of ["Cache Creek"], north-west of the town of Rumsey. ["Lake Berryessa"] and the ["Putah Creek"] drainage are located to their west. ["Capay Valley"] and the ["Cache Creek"] drainage are located to their east.

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:42:01

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- Highway 16 runs up the ["Capay Valley"] to the east of the ridges. Many small roads out of Capay, Brooks, Guida, or Rumsey could be used as access.	+ Highway 16 runs up the ["Capay Valley"] to the east of the ridges. Many small roads out of Capay, Brooks, Guinda, or Rumsey could be used as access.
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- From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow is along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.	+ From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow is along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.
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- USGS topgraphical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or unaccessable for other reasons.	+ USGS topographical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or inaccessable for other reasons.

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:39:10

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- == Accessing the West ==	+ == Accessing the West ==
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- Highway 16 runs up the ["Capay Valley"] to the east of the ridges. Many small roads out of Capay, Brooks, Guida, or Rumsey could be used as access.	+ Highway 16 runs up the ["Capay Valley"] to the east of the ridges. Many small roads out of Capay, Brooks, Guida, or Rumsey could be used as access.
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- == Accessing the East ==	+ == Accessing the East ==
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- From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow is along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.	+ From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow is along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south.
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- == Bicycling ==	+ == Bicycling ==
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- ["Bicycling"]	+ ["Bicycling"]
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- == Camping ==	+ == Camping ==
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- While there are no public campgrounds on either ridge, much of the land is public, and is legal to camp on. If ["camping"] in this area plan on providing everything for yourself (e.g. water, food, toilet).	+ While there are no public campgrounds on either ridge, much of the land is public, and is legal to camp on. If ["camping"] in this area plan on providing everything for yourself (e.g. water, food, toilet).
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- == Climbing ==	+ == Climbing ==
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- Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge have many rock outcroppings at the top. These outcroppings may be good sports for ["Climbing" rock climbing].	+ Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge have many rock outcroppings at the top. These outcroppings may be good sports for ["Climbing" rock climbing].
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- == Four Wheel Driving ==	+ == Four Wheel Driving ==
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- USGS topgraphical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or unaccessable for other reasons.	+ USGS topgraphical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or unaccessable for other reasons.
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- == Hiking and Backpacking ==	+ == Hiking and Backpacking ==
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- Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge provide a great opportunity for ["hiking and backpacking"] close to Davis. Hiking destinations and descriptions on Blue Ridge can be found on [http://www.yolohiker.org].	+ Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge provide a great opportunity for ["hiking and backpacking"] close to Davis. Hiking destinations and descriptions on Blue Ridge can be found on [http://www.yolohiker.org].
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- ["Long Canyon"] - Fiske Creek	+ ["Long Canyon"] + Fiske Creek

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:37:32

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	+ [[Image(blueridge1.jpg, right, "Hiking trail with Blue Ridge in the background to the left")]] + + [[TableOfContents]] + + = Overview = + + Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge form a 30 mile long divide in the foothills west of Davis. Their southern terminus is located at ["Monticello Dam"], just north of ["Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve" Cold Canyon]. Combined, they extend in a north-north-west direction for 30 miles until its northern terminus at the mouth of ["Cache Creek"], north-west of the town of Rumsey. ["Lake Berryessa"] and the ["Putah Creek"] drainage are located to their west. ["Capay Valley"] and the ["Cache Creek"] drainage are located to their east. + + = Geology = + + Unknown + + = Access = + + Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge can be easily accessed many ways from ["Davis"]. + + == Accessing the West == + + Highway 16 runs up the ["Capay Valley"] to the east of the ridges. Many small roads out of Capay, Brooks, Guida, or Rumsey could be used as access. + + == Accessing the East == + + From ["Davis"] go west on ["Covell Blvd."] or ["Russell Blvd."]. Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Highway 128 passes below the southern terminus of Rocky Ridge at ["Monticello Dam"]. After passing the Dam continue on 128 to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Make a right on Berryessa-Knoxville and follow is along the west shore of ["Lake Berryessa"]. After rounding the north side of ["Lake Berryessa"], Berryessa-Knoxville Road provides access the the west side of Blue Ridge to the north and Rocky Ridge to the south. + + = Activities = + + Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge are some of the closest major geological features to ["Davis"] which provide the opportunity for ["outdoor activities"]. + + == Bicycling == + + ["Bicycling"] + + == Camping == + + While there are no public campgrounds on either ridge, much of the land is public, and is legal to camp on. If ["camping"] in this area plan on providing everything for yourself (e.g. water, food, toilet). + + == Climbing == + + Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge have many rock outcroppings at the top. These outcroppings may be good sports for ["Climbing" rock climbing]. + + == Four Wheel Driving == + + USGS topgraphical maps show many four wheel drive trails traversing both sides of Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge. Some of these trails may be on private land or unaccessable for other reasons. + + == Hiking and Backpacking == + + Blue Ridge and Rocky Ridge provide a great opportunity for ["hiking and backpacking"] close to Davis. Hiking destinations and descriptions on Blue Ridge can be found on [http://www.yolohiker.org]. + + ["Long Canyon"] + Fiske Creek + + [[Comments]]

Blue Ridge/Rocky Ridge

ToddBartlow — 2006-06-06 14:35:57

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