I was looking for scenic train rides one day. For a great weekend getaway from San francisco. I wanted to drive for less than 4 hours so that I can come back the same day or the next day. After looking at various options (train rides) I have decided to take the Skunk Train of Fort Bragg CA.
We planned for a 2 day trip to reach Fort Bragg by evening and rest for the night. We had to take the train the next morning before 10:00am.
The Drive to Fort Bragg was amazing. It the road goes through the dark thick redwood forest before we reach the coast.
The train has a open top car where you can see the thick tall redwood trees. Some of the oldest trees can be found right next to the train. You have great camping grounds in the forest and some of the families have lifetime lease for some of the houses in the woods.
Usually there would be a musician on the train to entertain along with a guide who speaks about the town and the woods.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Gilroy Hanuman Temple - Mount Madonna Center
Use the Following directions (Coming from San Francisco or Northern California)
Location Address: 445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 (CAUTION: Do not use GPS, Yahoo, MapQuest) Avoid Mt. Madonna Road or Redwood Retreat.
5. Take the exit onto I-880 S 16.6 mi
6. Take exit 4B to merge onto US-101 S toward Los Angeles 28.3 mi
7. Take the Masten Ave exit 0.4 mi
8. Slight right at Masten Ave 0.3 mi
9. Continue onto Fitzgerald Ave 0.7 mi
10. Turn left at Santa Teresa Blvd 2.9 mi
11. Turn right at CA-152 W/Hecker Pass Rd 7.9 mi
12. Sharp right at Pole Line Rd 2.2 mi
13. Continue onto Summit Rd
Destination will be on the left 4.0 mi
445 Summit Rd
Use the Following directions (Coming from Los Angeles Southern California I-5)
5. Continue on I-5
Location Address: 445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 (CAUTION: Do not use GPS, Yahoo, MapQuest) Avoid Mt. Madonna Road or Redwood Retreat.
5. Take the exit onto I-880 S 16.6 mi
6. Take exit 4B to merge onto US-101 S toward Los Angeles 28.3 mi
7. Take the Masten Ave exit 0.4 mi
8. Slight right at Masten Ave 0.3 mi
9. Continue onto Fitzgerald Ave 0.7 mi
10. Turn left at Santa Teresa Blvd 2.9 mi
11. Turn right at CA-152 W/Hecker Pass Rd 7.9 mi
12. Sharp right at Pole Line Rd 2.2 mi
13. Continue onto Summit Rd
Destination will be on the left 4.0 mi
445 Summit Rd
Use the Following directions (Coming from Los Angeles Southern California I-5)
5. Continue on I-5
| 6. | Exit onto CA-152 W/CA-33 N toward Gilroy/Hollister/San Jose Continue to follow CA-152 W |  | 28.9 mi |
| 7. | Slight right at CA-152 W/Pacheco Pass Hwy | | 9.4 mi |
| 8. | Turn left at CA-152 W/Pacheco Pass Rd Continue to follow Pacheco Pass Rd | | 2.9 mi |
| 9. | Continue onto E 10th St | | 0.4 mi |
| 10. | Turn right at Monterey St | | 1.1 mi |
| 11. | Turn left at 1st St | | 1.5 mi |
| 12. | Continue onto CA-152 W/Hecker Pass Rd | | 7.9 mi |
| 13. | Sharp right at Pole Line Rd | | 2.2 mi |
| 14. | Continue onto Summit Rd Destination will be on the left | | 4.0 mi |
 | 445 Summit Rd Watsonville, CA 95076 |
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