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.
Save Mount Diablo is currently offering a Family Hike
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
Concord Weather
HIKE and EVENT
SCHEDULE
Selected Local Diablo Region
Hikes and Events:
NOTE:
Groups interested in arranging a Tarantula Hike, please contact Leslie Contreras at
925-685-2877 or onesuperhiker@aol.com
(preferred)." Important:
These Tarantula Group Hikes are for organized groups only (i.e. scouts, etc.)
Sorry but our tarantula hikes listed below are now all full. Hope to
see you next year.
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Saturday,
October 15 - Tarantula Trek - 4 pm - 7 pm SORRY
BUT THIS EVENT IS FULL!!
A 19th century scientific expedition to Mount Diablo described tarantulas as
“attaining the size of a half grown mouse, possessing fangs the size of a
rattlesnake’s, and delivering a bite generally considered fatal”. Fact or
fiction? Join Ken Lavin for a spider talk and nature walk in search of Mount
Diablo’s giant spiders. This is an easy hike of about 2-1/2 miles round trip.
Reservations Required: RSVP to ken_lavin@hotmail.com
$6 park entrance fee. We will meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Cente, 96
Mitchell Canyon Road Clayton, CA 94517
Sunday
- October 23 - Bird Walk
8:00 am - 11:00 am .
Join Denise for an autumn morning walk at Mitchell Canyon. We will be looking for
winter and resident birds in various habitats. We will also listen for subtle bird
sounds that will give away the birds' identities even if we can't see them. The pace
will be relaxed with some uphill on Mitchell Canyon Road and Red Road. Contact blkittiwake@yahoo.com . There is a
$6.00 parking fee. Heavy rain cancels.
Saturday -
Oct. 29 - Tarantula Trek - 4:30pm to 7pm. SORRY BUT THIS
EVENT IS FULL!!
Join Joyce Chin and docents Ruth Ann and Jim for a talk and 2-1/2 mile round-trip nature
walk to find the world's largest spiders. Reservations Required: RSVP to jchin.hikes@hotmail.com $6.00 park entrance
fee. Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd.
Clayton, CA 94517. Rain cancels.
Saturday - Nov. 5 - Tarantula Trek - 3:30pm to 6pm. SORRY
BUT THIS EVENT IS FULL!!
Join Michael Marchiano and fellow docents for a talk and 2-1/2 mile round-trip nature walk
to find the world's largest spiders. Reservations Required: RSVP to mmarchiano@gmail.com $6.00 park entrance fee.
Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd. Clayton,
CA 94517. Rain cancels.
Saturday - Nov. 12 - Tarantula Trek - 2:30pm to 5pm. SORRY
BUT THIS EVENT IS FULL!!
Join Michael Marchiano and fellow docents for a talk and 2-1/2 mile round-trip nature walk
to find the world's largest spiders. Reservations Required: RSVP to mmarchiano@gmail.com $6.00 park entrance fee.
Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd. Clayton,
CA 94517. Rain cancels.
KEEP CHECKING THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE LISTINGS
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Save Mount Diablo - Check their website for
information on hikes and other events at www.savemountdiablo.org
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Other
Activities:
Junior Ranger Program - Outdoor education for kids seven to twelve years
of age.
Click here to view and print the program
brochure (PDF file).
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