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  • MAP
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  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