Comments on: Lakeshore ridges walk (#26)

By: ho2cultcha

ho2cultcha — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:10:52 +0000

i think that the cattle severely expanded the grasslands – as they continue to do today. but i was under the impression that the hills were mostly oak woodland, although i could be mistaken.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:07:40 +0000

I’m still researching, but I know the Indians managed the hills with fire to maintain grasslands, which supported deer and elk. The Spanish moved in and easily exploited the same habitat to support cattle.

By: ho2cultcha

ho2cultcha — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:03:05 +0000

i’m curious as to why you say that oakland was mostly grassland? i would have guessed that it was mostly oak woodland before it was used for cattle range in the adobe days.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:51:26 +0000

Have you ever taken the Slug Steps down to Carlson from Paramount? They’re closed at the bottom, but you can get around that.

By: oaklandrocks

oaklandrocks — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:41:15 +0000

That is a fantastic walk. I live on Paramount Rd and have walk all over the Crocker Highlands. Can’t wait to take this walk.