Yeah, the hiking around here is pretty fantabulous. I have a problem with my knee, so I'm hesitant to do more than day trips at this point. (meniscus is getting smooshed, I think)
About a month ago, my cousin and I went for a three hour hike up into Castlerock (Mt Diablo foothills). You're absolutely right, no cravings except food!
Thanks for the encouragement, Licious. It's the breadth of the bounty that makes "real" pleasure so satisfying.