Newell Open Space Preserve Photos

Looking back down the South E trail towards American Canyon. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Early in the hike and looking at our destination, the Prairie Ridge up ahead. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

As you can tell, we were captivated by the ridge, now in the distance. We could hear mourning doves singing in the trees running along the creek in the foreground. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The rocky outcrop turns out to be multiple outcrops from another angle along the trail. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

This rocky ridge marks the park and county boundary. It also seemed like a prime cougar hangout spot to us. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Another view of Mount Tam in the distance. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Looking generally towards the trailhead, the city of American Canyon and the Napa River marshes. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A few trees here and there, but most of the Newell trails are wide open to the sky. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The northern portion of the Loop Trail leads through a narrow canyon that we found to be the quietest spot in the park. We could only hear the wind along this stretch. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

One of the beginner orienteering markers we enjoyed spotting along our hike. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Another barn closer to the trail. Though falling apart, it's metal roof seemed relatively new. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Looking back towards the trailhead one can easily spot Mount Tam in the distance. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Not too far from the trailhead a nice barn appears to the left. (Photo by Austin Explorer)