Mt. Diablo Waterfalls & Wildflowers Hike

July 25, 2010

Winter is beautiful in the hills around the Bay Area, and the wildflowers and waterfalls around Mt Diablo make it that much more spectacular.

There are 3 distinct waterfalls along the way, plenty of stream crossings to give you the sense of adventure, and lots of wildflowers. The total hike is about 5.5 miles, but we could easily add on another mile or two with some side trail action if the group is interested.

Although the distance is a bit shorter than our usual hikes, the total elevation gain is 1840 feet, giving you a workout you'll enjoy. Thus, it is a moderate hike with most of the elevation gain/loss being pretty gradual.

We will begin the hike at 9:00 a.m. We don't like to pin down a finish time for the hike, as some times the group will want to linger at lunch or take a side trip along the way. Generally hikes are finished by 3:00 p.m., though. After the hike we usually regroup for a beer, snack or ice cream to exted the day with OAC friends.

Where is this trip?
Here's a Google Map to the general area:

View Mt. Diablo State Park in a larger map

Specific driving directions for the trip will come with your confirmed reservation.

Includes:

Professional guide, certified as a Wilderness First Responder
A great lunch on the hike- let us know if you have any dietary considerations
A great group of people to meet and hike with
Carpool lists so you can arrange rides to the hike

Pricing:
OAC Member: $26
Non-member: $39

Sounds fun- Sign me up!!

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