What we’re about
Hiking with Friends is a group from Walnut Creek Friends Church and others who enjoy hiking the hills in Contra Costa County and other Bay Area locations. This group is for anyone who enjoys making new friends and exploring the great outdoors while developing stronger relationships with Jesus, nature, and one another.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Shaded Redwood Hike, Canyon, CA (Near Moraga)EBMUD Valle Vista Valley Vista Staging Area, Moraga, CA
Join us for a morning hike among the redwoods in Canyon, CA near Moraga. This is a moderate 3-mile out and back hike with a 823 ft. altitude gain. See this link for details.
Expect a take-it-easy hike with pleasant morning temps then warming up as we go, As usual, be sure to bring sturdy shoes or hiking boots, water to drink, a snack to eat, and an attitude for making friends.
Note: this permit area has a limit of 30 hikers per group. If you sign up and cannot make it, please remove yourself from the list so others on the waitlist can take your place. You do not have to pay MeetUp to be on the waitlist.
Let’s meet up at the trailhead in Moraga at 9:00 am, or meet me at the Walnut Creek Friends Church back parking lot at 8:15 am for carpooling.
The trailhead is at the EBMUD Valle Vista Staging Area on Canyon Rd in Moraga.
I hope you can join us!
Doug
- The Amphitheater on Mt Diablo2380 Morgan Territory Rd, Clayton, CA
This historic spot located on the southeast side of Mt. Diablo includes amzazing views of the mountain, an amphitheater rock formation, plus several Native American grinding holes nearby. This is a moderate out-and-back 3.6 mile hike with cumulative vertical gain of 833 ft. (see map for reference).
NOTE: There are no facilities and limited trailhead parking (5 cars max). Because of this, we will meet up at the North Peak Trailhead Parking area then carpool or shuttle to the trailhead from there (about 10 minutes away). The North Peak Trailhead parking area is located on Morgan Territory Rd just south of the intersection with Marsh Creek Road here.
Alternatively, you can meet me for carpooling from the Walnut Creek Friends Church back parking lot here leaving at 8:10 am. Please confirm to coordinate timing.
Our hike includes the following trails:
- Morgan Creek Road (Red Corral trailhead)
- Jeremiah Creek Trail
- Old Finley Road
- Amphitheater Road (Snacks at the Amphitheater)
Dogs are not allowed.
As usual, be sure to bring sturdy shoes, water to drink, a snack to eat, and an attitude for making friends.
I'm looking forward to sharing this very special place with you all.
Doug
