Hike Name
Black Point Trail, Mt.Diablo
Month and Year
March 31, 2010
Best Time to Go
Spring
Scenic Expectations
Views, blooms, wildlife
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Scrambler, Rambler
Views
360 degree views of peaks nearby and far away
Name of Park
Mt. Diablo
http://www.mdia.org/hikesmoderate.htm
Recommended Lunch Spot
parking area
Length of Hike
5.5 miles
Elevation Gain
1200 feet
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2:30 p.m.
Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
12 miles, 30 minutes
Hiking Surface
Trail
Available Bathrooms
Toilets Available
Driving Directions
Ygnacio Blvd, right turn at Pine Hollow Rd, right turn onto Mitchell Canyon Rd, through gate ($9 currently for state park pass unless you have a coupon), park a few yards beyond, and proceed on foot to Mitchell Canyon Rd.
Optional Comments
Hike: .5 mile to right turn Black Point tr. and go 100 yards and left turn onto Globe Lily Tr. Walk half mile to "Red Road" and turn right and climb .7 mile to Black Point Tr. right turn. One mile to summit (1800 feet high) and circle back to Mitchell canyon Road turn left back to parking
Map Attached or Sent
I don't have a map
Email
chirving@yahoo.com
Name
Carl Irving
Black Point Trail, Mt.Diablo
Month and Year
March 31, 2010
Best Time to Go
Spring
Scenic Expectations
Views, blooms, wildlife
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Scrambler, Rambler
Views
360 degree views of peaks nearby and far away
Name of Park
Mt. Diablo
http://www.mdia.org/hikesmoderate.htm
Recommended Lunch Spot
parking area
Length of Hike
5.5 miles
Elevation Gain
1200 feet
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2:30 p.m.
Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
12 miles, 30 minutes
Hiking Surface
Trail
Available Bathrooms
Toilets Available
Driving Directions
Ygnacio Blvd, right turn at Pine Hollow Rd, right turn onto Mitchell Canyon Rd, through gate ($9 currently for state park pass unless you have a coupon), park a few yards beyond, and proceed on foot to Mitchell Canyon Rd.
Optional Comments
Hike: .5 mile to right turn Black Point tr. and go 100 yards and left turn onto Globe Lily Tr. Walk half mile to "Red Road" and turn right and climb .7 mile to Black Point Tr. right turn. One mile to summit (1800 feet high) and circle back to Mitchell canyon Road turn left back to parking
Map Attached or Sent
I don't have a map
chirving@yahoo.com
Name
Carl Irving
