What we’re about
Want to hike with others but cannot meet early in the am or hike for 4-6 hours? Do you find yourself hanging in the back of the pack with the sweep on other meetup hikes? Then, this is the group for you!
We are slower walkers (25-30mins per mile) that like to enjoy the scenery and the company. It’s more than just exercise and getting through the route as fast as you can. Walking in nature clears your mind and allows you to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
Our hikes will usually be 3 to 5 miles in Contra Costa and Bay Area. Explore the trails with us! All ages welcome.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Donner Canyon to Mt. Olympia LoopMountaire Parkway, Clayton, CA
Donner Canyon to Mt. Olympia Loop
This is the first time Julie will be leading a hike. This hike is a loop on the lower parts of Mt. Diablo in Clayton. We will start on the fire road and eventually take a single track trail with beautiful views of the mountain. It will be a little under 7 miles and 1,000 ft of elevation. We won't be stopping for lunch as we should be done with the hike by 12:30, but you are welcome to bring snacks with you if you need. Poles are recommended as this has some steep areas with gravel on the way back down. Hiking shoes and plenty of water are recommended.
No Dogs are Allowed in Mt. Diablo State Park.
Trail directions in case you get lost or arrive late:
We will be starting on Donner Canyon Rd., left onto Hetherington Loop Trail, left onto Bruce Lee Spring Trail to Wasserman and then Right onto Cardinet Oaks Rd. back to Donner Canyon Rd., Right on Hetherington Loop Trail that eventually puts us back on Donner Canyon Rd. back to the trailhead.Parking & Trailhead:
Meet at the very end of Mountaire Parkway in Clayton. There is plenty of street parking there, please be courteous of residential areas and don’t block driveways.Julie's Cell number is (925)914-7752 if you have any questions or issues.
Directions:
37.92228° N, 121.92799° W
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oot5tm9SA9zgecBt7Restrooms:
NO restrooms at the trailhead or on this hike, but there is a restroom at the Grove Park as you drive through the small downtown Clayton area. Please stop there prior to getting to the trailhead if you need to use it.
Here is the restroom location.
6100 Main St.
Clayton, Ca 94517
[37.941052, -121](tel:37.941052, -121).934544https://maps.app.goo.gl/p42PjzE6ZxjDQ84e7
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