HIKES,  WALKS and other EVENTS SCHEDULE

SUMMIT VISITOR CENTER  and  MITCHELL CANYON VISITOR CENTER

MDOA/MDAS STARGAZING - (Various dates) Mount Diablo Observatory Association and the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society.  Visit their website for latest schedules. You can also visit the MDOA/MDAS page on this website for information about these organizations.

Visit EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS  website for events in regional parks around Mt. Diablo.

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Hikes, Walks and Event Schedule

A variety of hikes and outings are offered on Mount Diablo State Park and the surrounding parks and preserves owned and operated by the East Bay Regional Park District, and other local agencies. Vehicle entrance fees may be charged at some park entrances.

Events are sponsored by the groups identified and are solely responsible for the conduct of the event.  MDIA only provides this listing as supplied by hike sponsors and can not be responsible for errors in the listing or accuracy of the information provided. Contact leaders to confirm information and appropriateness of the event.

Please be aware that these hikes and walks do take place on often difficult mountain trails. Individuals with special needs should call at least two weeks in advance. Individuals participating must take responsibility for their own level of fitness.

For more information on State Park programs call Mt. Diablo State Park at 925-837-0904. For all other programs, call the event leader.

Please remember that dogs are not allowed on State Park trails.

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  EVENTS SCHEDULE

Selected Local Diablo Region Hikes and Events:


HIKE and EVENT SCHEDULE

Tarantula Trek
Sunday, October 5
3pm-6pm
Join us for on an easy 2 ½ mile hike in search of Mount Diablo’s giant spiders.  Are tarantulas the eight-legged terrors of legend or harmless denizens of the greenbelt?  Find out for yourself.  Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Reservations required; phone Ken Lavin (925)686-9393

Mitchell Canyon Nature Walk
Saturday, November 1
Noon-1:30pm
Join zooarcheologist Nancy Valente on an easy 2 mile round trip nature hike up Mitchell Canyon in search of wildlife and other signs of the season.   Stay for the MDIA annual meeting following the hike. Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. 

Little Pine Creek to Castle Rock,
Sunday, December 7
9 am- Noon
On this moderate 4-mile hike, we’ll view a variety of plant communities and search the skies above Pine Canyon for peregrine falcons and other raptors.  Meet at pull-out along North Gate Road at the northwest park boundary sign Reservations required; phone Ken Lavin (925)686-9393

Sycamore Canyon-Trail through Time Loop
Sunday, January 4
9am- Noon
We’ll view fossils, sulfur springs, wind caves, and even an ancient beach tipped on edge on this geologic adventure (5 miles with 1,000 feet in elevation gain.).  Meet at the Upland picnic area, Rock City. Reservations required; phone Ken Lavin (925)686-9393

Mount Diablo Waterfalls
Sunday, February 1
9am- 2pm
Discover the natural history of Donner Canyon on a strenuous trek (6-miles round trip, 1,300 foot elevation gain) to the falls.  We should see early bloomers and other harbingers of spring. Meet at Regency Gate, end of Regency Drive in Clayton. Reservations required; phone Ken Lavin (925)686-9393

Save Mount Diablo is currently offering a Family Hike each month. Check their website at www.savemountdiablo.org

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Other Activities:

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM FOR THIS SPRING IS NOW FULL.

Watch for future Junior 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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