On an overcast and slightly damp morning, The Bob Stutz Path was ceremoniously opened by Mayor Radford.
9028 Members of the Pathway Committee arrive early to set up the refreshments table under a tent - to protect the donut holes from inclement weather
9029 Coffee, fresh fruit, maps, and a viewe of Mt Hamilton
9031 The ribbon and scissors are ready for use near the sign at the entrance to the trail
9032 The trail heads up a slight hill before descending into a series of switchbacks into the valley where it branches into northbound and southbound legs
9033 View from the trail head looking over Highway 280 towards the south.
9041 Ann Duwe, chairman of the Pathway Committee, introduces Bob to the assembled crowd
9044 Mayor Radford is called in to cut the ribbon
9047
9052 Mayor John Radford and Bob Stutz will wield the scissors together
9056
9057 The deed is done
9058 Part of the assmbled crowd of well wishers
9063 Bob Stutz with family members
9067 Even Bob Stutz himself had to cope with a thick layer of clay adhered to the bottom of his boots
9070 The welcome rain shower had unfortunately made the trail unwelcome for the first bike riders on the trail
9072 Former Mayor Breene Kerr struggles to clear the accumulated clay from his tires
