Grab Your Hiking Shoes! Summer Solstice Night Hike on Mount Diablo

News from the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association:

Mount Diablo Interpretive Association volunteers lead free hikes exploring Mount Diablo’s early summer beauty and celebrating the Summer Solstice with a twilight hike.

For more information check www.mdia.org.

>>Round the Mountain Hike<<

Sunday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This classic loop features views in all directions as the trail circles the park’s namesake peak (elev. 3849’) via Deer Flat, Murchio Gap, Prospector’s Gap and Oak Knoll. Between Prospector’s Gap and Oak Knoll, the eight-mile hike passes through sections that burned in the September 2013 Morgan Fire. Late season wildflowers should be abundant. Steady relaxed pace with lunch break. Wear good hiking shoes; bring liquids and snacks; dress in layers, apply sunscreen and be prepared for poison oak.

Meet: Diablo Valley Overlook at Juniper Campground

Parking: $10 per vehicle

For more information: jvanakkeren@comcast.net

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>>Summer Solstice Saunter<<

Saturday, June 20, 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate the eve of the longest day of the year with a night hike on Mount Diablo. As dusk descends, the three-mile hike includes a search for El Diablo’s elusive night shift—toads, bats, poor wills, owls, wolf spiders, scorpions, and other critters that go bump in the night! Wear good hiking shoes; bring flashlight, binoculars, liquids and snacks; dress in layers, be prepared for poison oak.

Meet: Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center

Parking: $6 per vehicle; $5 for seniors

Reservations required: sweettrails00@gmail.com or mtdiablohiker@aol.com

Photo: Seep Monkey Flower; credit Mike Woodring.

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