Re: Gun Hill 720p Torrent
Fay Vitiello
When the Supreme Court considered Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill in 1978, the Little Tennessee River was a freestone stream originating in the hills of Georgia and terminating at its confluence with the Big Tennessee River near Knoxville.1 The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) intended to transform the river into a 30-mile long reservoir by building the Tellico Dam. Congress had authorized funding for the project in 1967 to generate hydroelectricity, create recreational opportunities and flood control, and promote shoreline development.2
Serving as a scenic backdrop to the town of Los Gatos, St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve protects 273-acres of open space land on top of the 1,250-foot hill from which it takes its name. Providing a quick escape from nearby urban areas of the southern peninsula, the historic property begins about a mile from Los Gatos's popular downtown business district. Entered from the north through Los Gatos's Novitiate Park or from the south through Santa Clara County Parks' Lexington Reservoir County Park, the preserve is open for hiking and dog walking, as well as biking and horseback riding on designated trails.
Steep trails wind through grassland, chaparral and oak woodland habitats and offer panoramic views of Santa Clara Valley, Lexington Reservoir and Sierra Azul Preserve. The land still reveals some of its former uses. In 1888, Jesuits founded a school - called a novitiate - and a winery on the hill (observant visitors may notice remnants of abandoned vineyards on the upper slopes). Much of Jones Trail follows the historic alignment of Jones Road, the stage coach route that connected Los Gatos to the small towns of Lexington and Alma, which now lie at the bottom of the Lexington Reservoir.
Near the Sierra foothill town of Placerville, just off the beaten path between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe are the Apple Hill Growers. We are an agriculture community with a rich history in farming and winemaking where a new generation of growers invites you to share the experience with your family and friends.
A six-mile network of rolling single-track trails forms a four-leaf clover shape, with the 2.5-acre central clearing serving as the hub. Inside each cloverleaf, free-riders will find a network of downhill-only trails loaded with berms, jumps, and drop-offs. Hikers and trail runners may use the perimeter trails. All trails are one-way.