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Saturday: Hike Scheduled for Mount Diablo State Park

by ECT

Join Save Mount Diablo and Friends of Marsh Creek as they offer a series of hikes showcasing one of Contra Costa County’s most important natural resources, the Marsh Creek Watershed. The second installment of hikes showcases more of the upper watershed while offering views of nearly the entire area that drains down to Marsh Creek. Join experience hike leader, Patrick Kelly, on a hike through Mount Diablo State Park.

Register HERE

This reasonably strenuous, 5.5 mile hike will be taken at a moderate pace, and will offer great views of the south side of the mountain as well as the San Ramon Valley. After early winter rains the frogs will be singing at the pond and a slight smell of rotten eggs will fill the nostrils, not to repulse but to draw attention to a natural sulfur spring in the park. Dress in layers and wear sturdy running shoes or hiking boots. Bring plenty of water, sun protection, and snacks.

Leader: Patrick Kelly

Meet at Curry Point parking area:

Mount Diablo State Park Directions:

From Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County, exit Diablo Road (exit 39). Follow the green “parks” signs: drive east on Diablo Road (turn right to continue on Diablo Road at El Cerro), then turn left at the (stop sign) junction with Blackhawk onto Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard. Drive north on Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard, which morphs into South Gate Road at the park boundary. Drive carefully uphill on this narrow road (watch out for bicyclists) to the entrance kiosk. Then continue about 1.5 miles to the broad flat parking lot on the right side of the road (the Curry Point sign is near the start of the trail, but it’s the first parking lot past Rock City).

Please note that the hike is free but their is a $10 Park Entrance Fee
RSVP/ Register HERE

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