Hike Stats.

Start Time 8:15am
Distance 16 miles loop
Elevation Gain estimated 5000+ feet
Difficulty Advanced, depending on hiking level

MEETING POINT at the end of Regency Drive

*********You should have hiked 15 miles with 3000-4000 feet elev. gain lately!!!.********

Be advised that there are some steep up and downs, some of the single track trails will be rocky and have some steep drop offs next to the trail.

Meetup Fee $ 1

**** Waiver *****
Please read the waiver and put your name on the copy I will provide before the hike.
http://files.meetup.c...

Hiking Route

donner canyon rd, bruce lee spring trail, wasserman trail to cardinet oaks trail, olympia trail, mt olympia rd to mt. olympia (2946 ft) north peak trail to north peak (3557 ft) north peak trail via prospectors gap to devils elbow, summit trail to mt diablo summit (3849 ft) Lunch at the top) down summit trail to devils elbow, north peak trail to prospectors gap, bald ridge trail to murchio gap, eagle peak trail to eagle peak (2330 ft) contionue on eagle peak, over twin peaks (1773ft) mitchell rock trail coulter pine, bruce lee, murchio back to the parking area.

The short side trip to** North Peak** will be **optional**, this fire road has a VERY STEEP section and coming down is not easy, hiking sticks would be good for this part.

Park Map (very basic one and it does not show all the trails) on page 5
Link to Park Website
http://www.parks.ca.g...

Anybody looking for a great park map, below is the link(I got mine at Rei for $9.95)
http://www.savemountd...

Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch, there is usually water available at the top but there has been time when it was out.

WEATHER

Looks great so far, sunny and maybe low 70's, it will be cooler on top, and be prepared for some wind on exposed ridges. Temperature at starting time most likely around 40 degr. dress in layers
Don't forget your SUNSCREEN, hat etc. this hike will be exposed.

If we are lucky and the air is clear we will see the Sierras, Farallon Islands and more. There should be plenty of wildflowers in bloom by now.

Note: If you decide to leave the hike early, please let me know or tell somebody else to let me know!

We will have lunch at the top and there will be a lot of other hikers and ppl who drove to the top, it is your job to make sure not to miss the departure from the top, I will do my best to get everyone together, but with a crowd on top it is not always easy.

Directions:

http://maps.google.co...

From Hwy 680 or 24 take the Ygnacio Valley Exit, drive approx. 8 miles on Ygnacio to Clayton Road, turn right on Clayton Road keep going on Clayton Road for 2.5 miles then Clayton Road will turn into Marsh Creek Road no need to turn just keep going (there is a right turn for Marsh Creek Road off Clayton Road ignore this one) after 0.5 on Marsh Creek turn right on Regency Drive and go to the end of Regency Drive.

There is limited parking and turnaround at the end of the street, but there is plenty of parking before the street ends. Just park before the last houses and keep clear of the drive ways.