HIKE and EVENT
SCHEDULE
Selected Local Diablo Region
Hikes and Events:
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Feb 20 · Sat · 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Falls Trail/Back Creek Loop
In winter (rainy season) and throughout spring, the Falls Trail offers fine views of the
mountain's most spectacular attraction, at least four, and sometimes more, waterfalls up
to 100 feet high. Spring also brings astounding displays of wildflowers, and the colorful
rock formations are worth the trip at any time. A little over 6 miles, 1300 ft. climb
(includes canyon crossings). In winter and early spring, roads at lower elevation may be
muddy. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: None. Bring: Trekking poles, layers, fluids,
snack/lunch, and sunscreen. Meet: Meet at the end of Regency Drive. Directions: Take Hwy
680 towards Concord/Martinez. Exit at Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. At bottom of
off-ramp, turn RIGHT at stop light onto Ygnacio Valley Road. Continue on Ygnacio for 7.5
miles up the hill and into the city of Concord. At stoplight turn right onto Clayton Road.
Regency Drive is a private residential street with a traffic light at its intersection.
Turn right on Regency. Leader: Helene Crowley, (415) 974-2209, or crowh_8558@yahoo.com.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Nature Walk 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center
Take a walk with a docent to see what we can find. This will be an easy
walk with little elevation. Heavy rain cancels. No registration
required. All ages welcome. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center. mdiamail@aol.com
Feb 21 · Sun · 10:00 am · Sierra Club - Mount Diablo Group and Sierra Singles
Eagle Peak and Mt Diablo Falls 2C Hike.
Climb Eagle Peak(2369 ft) from the wild north side and return via Donner and Back canyons
on a moderately paced but strenuous 9+ mi loop. Be prepared for cold winds, mud, and
poison oak. Return to cars approx 5:30pm. Optional dinner stop after hike. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: $6
Parking fee. Bring: lunch, liquids (the equivalent of 2
liters of water), and warm clothing. Park rules prohibit alcoholic beverages. There are no
potable water sources on the route. Meet: 10:00am at the
Mitchell Canyon staging area in Mt Diablo State Park. Directions: Take
Hwy 24 to Walnut Creek, Hwy 680 North and exit on Ygnacio Valley Rd. Turn right on Ygnacio
Valley Rd. and continue 8 mi to Pine Hollow Rd. Go right on Pine Hollow approx 1 mi to
Mitchell Canyon Rd. Go right on Mitchell Canyon to park entrance. Carpool:
Leader at Walnut Creek BART 9:15am; no-host carpool at Rockridge BART 9:00am. Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley@lbl.gov (preferred).
Mar 13 · Sat · 9:00 am to 1:30 pm · Sierra Club Mount Diablo Group and MDIA
Falls Trail/Back Creek Loop 2b Hike.
In winter (rainy season) and throughout spring, the Falls Trail offers fine views
of the mountain's most spectacular attraction, at least four, and sometimes more,
waterfalls up to 100 feet high. Spring also brings astounding displays of wildflowers, and
the colorful rock formations are worth the trip at any time. A little over 6 miles,1300
ft. climb (includes canyon crossings). In winter and early spring, roads at lower
elevation may be muddy. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: None. Bring: Trekking poles,
layers, fluids, snack/lunch, sunscreen. Meet: Meet at the
end of Regency Drive. Directions: Off Marsh Creek Road,
Clayton. Leader: Helene Crowley, (415) 974-2209 (M-Th
6:30am-3pm) or crowh_8558@yahoo.com.
Apr 17 · Sat · 9:00 am to 1:30 pm · Sierra Club Mount Diablo Group, Hiking
Section & MDIA · Sheepherder’s,
Frog, and Chase Ponds 2B Hike
Spectacular scenery and mallards. The first section down Curry Canyon Road passes
through a beautiful, shaded strip of riparian vegetation, then a turn into rolling
grasslands with some of the finest display of massed wildflowers in the spring. The round
trip is 8 miles, climb of 1170 feet. Cancellation: Any rain
cancels.Cost: $10 Entrance Fee. Bring:
Trekking poles, fluids, lunch/snack, layers, sunscreen. Meet:
Curry Point Parking Area. Directions: From Route 680,
take Diablo Road exit toward Danville. Follow signs for Mount Diablo State Park. Left at
Mount Diablo Scenic Blvd. to the South Gate Entrance. Curry Point is about a mile past
Entrance & has a paved parking turn-out on the right. Leader: Helene
Crowley, (415) 974-2209 (M-Th 6:30am-3pm), or crowh_8558@yahoo.com.
Apr 24 · Sat · 9:00 am · Sierra Club Mount Diablo Group, Sierra
Singles and MDIA
Mount Diablo Peaks Hike 4D.
Experienced hikers only are invited to join
Diane on this very strenuous 4D hike (15 miles, 5000 ft elevation gain) where we will
conquer Mt. Diablo's main peaks (Twin Peaks, Eagle Peak, Summit, Mt. Olympia with optional
North Peak) in a counterclockwise circumambulation. This is a full-day hike with return to
cars at 6 pm or later. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Lunch, lots of liquids, wear boots. Meet:
End of Regency Drive. Directions: Off Marsh Creek
Road, Clayton. Leader: Diane Smith, (925) 935-2869, or
mountainmam@gmail.com
May 1 · Sat · 9:00 am to 2:30 pm · Sierra Club Mount Diablo Group and MDIA
Mount Olympia Summit / Bruce Lee Spring Trail Loop 2C
Hike.
Experienced hikers only. Mt. Olympia is one of
the park's prime destinations, a rugged outcrop with fantastic views of dizzying canyons.
There are many things to attract your attention on the way - wildflowers well into summer,
grotesquely eroded rock formations reminiscent of the American Southwest, the sequence of
gradually expanding views. The climax view, of course, is from the summit itself.
Approximately 9 miles, with a 2500 foot elevation gain. Cancellation:
Any rain cancels.Cost: None. Bring:
Trekking poles, fluids, lunch/snack, layers, sunscreen. Meet:
9 am at the end of Regency Drive. Directions: Regency
Drive is a private residential street with a traffic light at its intersection with Marsh
Creek Rd. Turn right on Regency Drive and park on the street. Meet at the dead end. Leader: Helene Crowley, (415) 974-2209 (M-Th 6:30am-3pm), or crowh_8558@yahoo.com.
May 15 · Sat · 9:00 am to
1:30 pm · Sierra Club Mount Diablo
Group and MDIA
Green Ranch – Trail through Time Loop 2B Hike.
Experienced hikers only. Interesting 8 mile
loop up to Green Ranch homesite, down Trail through Time. Elevation gain of ~1800’. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: $10
fee at entry kiosk. Bring: Fluids, layers, sunscreen,
lunch/snack, trekking poles. Meet: Meet 9 am at the Curry
Point parking pull-out, accessible from the South Gate entrance of Mount Diablo State
Park. Directions: From Route 680, take Diablo Road exit
toward Danville. Follow signs for Mount Diablo State Park. Left at Mount Diablo Scenic
Blvd. to the South Gate Entrance. Curry Point is about a mile past Entrance & has a
paved parking turn-out on the right. Leader: Helene Crowley,
(415) 974-2209(M-Th 6:30am-3p) or crowh_8558@yahoo.com.
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Save Mount Diablo is currently offering a Family
Hike the first Sunday of each month as well as listings for regional parks in our
area.. Check their website for more information on this and other events at www.savemountdiablo.org
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SPRING
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Ranger Program announcements during upcoming months. During this Program, kids adges 7 -
12, will have an opportunityto learn about wildlife, geology and many other topics.
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