Mt Diablo Hike

Difficulty Level: Moderate - 3 (on a scale of 1 to 5)

Distance: ~12 miles
Elevation Gain: ~2400 feet
Time: approx 6 - 7 hours

Pace: Moderate pace of average ~1.8 miles per hour. We will take frequent breaks (fast hikers please excuse)

Exposure: appox 50% shaded, sunblock recommended

Parking: Free parking lot

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We typically wait for 15-20 minutes from the posted time when we hit the trail.

Equipment: Hiking shoes with good treads, woolen socks ( avoid cotton socks to avoid blisters), layered clothing, jacket/fleece, Water, Snacks

Hope you can join us,

-Vic

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CARPOOLS: Fewer cars at the trail head is always good. We are a friendly group with lots of folks who are interested in sharing rides. If you'd like to offer a ride, please leave a comment "in your RSVP: letting folks know where you're driving from and how many seats are available in your car. If you'd like to ride as a passenger, it is YOUR JOB to check the website RSVP list and contact any of the nice people offering a ride to see if they still have a spot for you. If you're a passenger and your plans change, please be sure lto let the driver know.

How to pay your Fair-Share to Carpool driver (updated): When we carpool, we should take into account vehicles wear & tear, tires and maintenance, in addition to gas spent when paying the Carpool Driver. Here is our recommended formula:

Driver+1: Passenger pay 70% of gas + share the parking/entrance fees equally.

Driver+2: The two passengers, each pay 50% of gas + share the parking/entrance fees equally (driver’s share is wear & tear + driver shares the parking/entrance fees).

Driver+3: the three passengers, each passenger pay 33% of gas + share the parking/entrance fees equally among each other. (driver’s share is wear & tear. Driver pays NO parking/entrance fees or gas).

Phones: phones don't work on most of the hikes, though may work at some high spots. Please keep them switched off to enjoy silence and respect for our fellow hikers.

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