THIS WILL BE A STRENUOUS hike to explore the steeply rugged and remote "JACKASS CANYON" located in the South Eastern corner of Mt. Diablo State Park. We will also ascend the landmark known as THE DEVIL'S SLIDE*! This hike is suitable for adventurous WILDCATS not intimidated by what will be at times rough & steep "off-trail" terrain.

HIKE DETAILS:
Start time: 8 A.M.
Distance: 15 Miles.
Pace: 2.5 MPH.
Type: Loop.
Elevation: 3000+ft.
Difficulty: Strenuous (for CONDITIONED hikers.)
Hike Time: 7+ hrs.
Fees: $1 cash.
Guests: No, hike is for Wildcat Members Only.

WHAT TO BRING: Sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, wind gear, Lunch, Hat, Gloves, 3 liters of water, long pants and long sleeve shirt (Poison Oak protection). For this hike, definitely bring your trekking polls if you have them as there will be some steep inclines & declines.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Very fit, disciplined hikers who can handle a 15 mile hike over often steep/rough terrain. This hike is for hikers who love a long, tiring day outdoors! Members willing to answer the RSVP questions and have read the "About Us" page.

HOW TO ATTEND: To attend you must answer the RSVP questions and have appropriate hiking experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS HIKE:
Hike will commence at posted start time. Hike will average speed between 2 to 2.5. Hike leader will occasionally call breaks including lunch break. Hike is a group effort so keep with the group rather than go off alone. There will be cross country, bushwacking on unstable & STEEP ground so solid hiking boots and conditioned feet required for this event! Additionally, off-trail exploration will be through areas that will likely include POISON OAK. It would be unwise to attend this hike without: long pants, hat, gloves, long sleeve shirt due to poison oak in the Canyon. Trekking poles are suggested as well.

DIRECTIONS:

GOOGLE DIRECTIONS.

Make sure you study google maps before driving Sunday morning as some of the road signs can be confusing.

From the 680 in Danville go East on Sycamore Valley Rd. Turn right (east) on Camino Tassajara Rd. Then Left on Finley Rd. Go a couple miles then park on the right shoulder where you will you see the organizer's vehicle) which is about 1 mile from the entrance to Morgan Territory.

RESPONSIBILITY:
Please be aware that we expect you to take responsibility for your safety while we are out on the trails. This means arriving ON TIME to leave with the group, being prepared with adequate hiking gear, waiver form, hike fee and making sure the difficulty level of the event IS NOT beyond the limits of your health & conditioning. In addition, please show COURTESY to fellow members by changing your **YES* RSVP to a **NO** if your plans change. **IMPORTANT** Members who regularly sign-up for events, but who DO NOT show-up, may be removed from the list, to make room for more reliable members. We understand that your "Yes" RSVP to this event means you accept this.

*Picture of "Devil's Slide."