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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.
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Farewell Hike - China Wall / Little Yosemite Loop
Old Borges Ranch, 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USThis is not a goodbye, but a “see you later“ event.
As some of you are aware, I will be temporarily relocating to Florida for the next 3 to 5 years where my wife and I plan to make some wonderful new memories with her aging parents.
In many ways, making good memories is what life is all about. And Hiking With Friends has been a source of many good memories for me. Let’s make this hike another one of those that we share together. And after the hike, if you have time, let’s have a picnic together at the trailhead.
Note: the memories don’t have to end here. If anyone would like to host a hike for the group, just let me know as I will be happy work with you to set one up. I will also be running hikes from Florida and whatever else I am in the world going forward.
Here are the details of this Hike:
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Do you like rock formations and amazing views of Mount Diablo? Then this hike is for you. We will be visiting the China Wall and Little Yosemite in the Shell Ridge Open Space and Diablo Foothills Regional Park.
This is a moderate 5.29 mile loop with a cumulative 846 ft elevation gain and excellent views of Mount Diablo and the surrounding hills. Here is a map for your reference.
And after the hike, we will be having a picnic at the trailhead.
Dogs are not allowed as part of trail goes into Mt. Diablo State Park where dogs are not allowed.
Let's meet at the Old Borges Ranch House parking area at 1035 Castle Rock Rd in Walnut Creek at 9:00 am. This is the first parking area you come to on the right before the ranch.
Be sure to bring layers, sturdy boots/shoes, water to drink, a snack to eat, and as usual, an attitude for making friends.
And if you’re staying for the picnic, bring yourself something to drink and munch on as we celebrate our years of hiking together.
See you soon!
Doug
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