Hike Name
CAMEL ROCK TO CASTLE ROCKS
Month and Year
MARCH 2010
Best Time to Go
BEFORE APRIL 1ST OR LATE FALL
Scenic Expectations
SPRING FLOWERS, INTERESTING ROCK FORM., VIEW
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Rambler
Views
MT. DIABLO HILLS TO MT. TAM, CASTLE ROCK CANYON
Name of Park
MT. DIABLO
Recommended Lunch Spot
LG. ROCK SLAB ON LEFT ON CASTLE ROCK TRAIL
Length of Hike
5.3 MI
Elevation Gain
422 FT., BUT A LOT OF UP AND DOWN
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
1-2 P.M.
Driving Distance an Estimated Driving Time
22 MI ROUND TRIP, 20 TO 30 MIN.
Hiking Surface
Trail
Available Bathrooms
NO Toilets
Driving Directions
IGNACIO VALLEY BLVD., RIGHT ON WALNUT AVE. TO ROUND-A-BOUT AND LEFT ONTO NORTHGATE. FOLLOW NORTHGATE THROUGH PARK GATE AND CONTINUE ON 1 PLUS MILES KEEPING YOUR EYE OUT ON THE RIGHT FOR THE PARK BOUNDRY SIGN. PARK IMMEDIATELY PAST THE SIGN. THE TRAILHEAD IS ON THE LEFT UP THE HILL AND IS CALLED CAMEL ROCK TO BURMA RD.
Optional Commernts
ENTRANCE FEE IS NOW $10 SO ROUND UP STATE PARK PASSES. FOLLOW CAMEL ROCK TR. TO BURMA RD., BURMA RD. WEST TO LITTLE PINE CREEK RD., LITTLE PINE CREEK TO FALCON RD. LEFT, FALCON RD. TO CASTLE ROCK TRAIL.CASTLE ROCK TR. IS A DEAD END SO RETURN ON IT TO FALCON RD AND TURN LEFT BACK DOWN TO CARS - A LOOP. CASTLE ROCK TRAIL IS CLOSED FROM APPROX. APRIL 1ST (CHECK TO BE SAFE) TO AUGUST TO PROTECT NESTING FALCONS.
Map Attached or Sent
No, but will send
Email
nopatch@sbcglobal.net
Name
PAT TRAPANI
CAMEL ROCK TO CASTLE ROCKS
Month and Year
MARCH 2010
Best Time to Go
BEFORE APRIL 1ST OR LATE FALL
Scenic Expectations
SPRING FLOWERS, INTERESTING ROCK FORM., VIEW
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Rambler
Views
MT. DIABLO HILLS TO MT. TAM, CASTLE ROCK CANYON
Name of Park
MT. DIABLO
Recommended Lunch Spot
LG. ROCK SLAB ON LEFT ON CASTLE ROCK TRAIL
Length of Hike
5.3 MI
Elevation Gain
422 FT., BUT A LOT OF UP AND DOWN
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
1-2 P.M.
Driving Distance an Estimated Driving Time
22 MI ROUND TRIP, 20 TO 30 MIN.
Hiking Surface
Trail
Available Bathrooms
NO Toilets
Driving Directions
IGNACIO VALLEY BLVD., RIGHT ON WALNUT AVE. TO ROUND-A-BOUT AND LEFT ONTO NORTHGATE. FOLLOW NORTHGATE THROUGH PARK GATE AND CONTINUE ON 1 PLUS MILES KEEPING YOUR EYE OUT ON THE RIGHT FOR THE PARK BOUNDRY SIGN. PARK IMMEDIATELY PAST THE SIGN. THE TRAILHEAD IS ON THE LEFT UP THE HILL AND IS CALLED CAMEL ROCK TO BURMA RD.
Optional Commernts
ENTRANCE FEE IS NOW $10 SO ROUND UP STATE PARK PASSES. FOLLOW CAMEL ROCK TR. TO BURMA RD., BURMA RD. WEST TO LITTLE PINE CREEK RD., LITTLE PINE CREEK TO FALCON RD. LEFT, FALCON RD. TO CASTLE ROCK TRAIL.CASTLE ROCK TR. IS A DEAD END SO RETURN ON IT TO FALCON RD AND TURN LEFT BACK DOWN TO CARS - A LOOP. CASTLE ROCK TRAIL IS CLOSED FROM APPROX. APRIL 1ST (CHECK TO BE SAFE) TO AUGUST TO PROTECT NESTING FALCONS.
Map Attached or Sent
No, but will send
nopatch@sbcglobal.net
Name
PAT TRAPANI
