Hike Name
Falls Trail Loop - Mount Diablo
Month and Year
April 2010
Best Time to Go
First week in April, Wednesdays, Saturdays are crowded
Scenic Expectations
Waterfalls, wildflowers, colorful rock formations any time of year
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Ambler Rambler
Views
Waterfalls, canyon views, Suisun Bay in the distance
Name of Park
Mt. Diablo State Park
Recommended Lunch Spot
Second half of the waterfall loop, on large rock, waterfall view
Length of Hike
5 1/2 miles
Elevation Gain
1,000-foot climb (includes steep steep canyon crossing)
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2:30 PM
Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
1/2 hour drive each way, 30 miles roundtrip
Hiking Surface
Trail
Available Bathrooms
NO Toilets
Driving Directions
From Rossmoor turn right on Olympic Blvd., on left side merge onto I-680 N via ramp toward Sacramento, immediately take the Ygnacio Valley Rd. Exit, turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Rd., drive 7.5 miles, watch for two-story white BofA building, turn right onto Clayton Rd., drive 2.5 miles, stay on road it changes to Marsh Creek Rd., drive 0.4 mile, turn right on Regency Drive and drive to the end and park.
Optional Commernts
TRAIL STATISTICS: From Regency Drive go left to the gate and trailhead, take Donner Cayon Rd., immediately turn right on Back Creek Rd., left on Tick Wood Trail, right on Donner Canyon Rd.,at the fork go right o Donner Canyon Rd., very soon and don't miss t! o look a nd turn left (uphill) on Middle Trail, at the next croos trail section turn left and follow Falls Trail (1.15 mile), half way through after the loop stop for Lunch on big rock overlooking waterfall, continue on trail, right on Cardinet Oaks Rd., immediately look on left and take the Wassermann Trail, stay on it, turn left on Bruce Lee Trail, turn right and cross small bridge, turn right on Donner Canyon Rd, pass Site of Donner Cabin, back to trailhead and Regency Drive.
Map Attached or Sent
No, but will send
Email
ingridwood@sbcglobal.net
Name
Ingrid Wood
.
Falls Trail Loop - Mount Diablo
Month and Year
April 2010
Best Time to Go
First week in April, Wednesdays, Saturdays are crowded
Scenic Expectations
Waterfalls, wildflowers, colorful rock formations any time of year
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Ambler Rambler
Views
Waterfalls, canyon views, Suisun Bay in the distance
Name of Park
Mt. Diablo State Park
Recommended Lunch Spot
Second half of the waterfall loop, on large rock, waterfall view
Length of Hike
5 1/2 miles
Elevation Gain
1,000-foot climb (includes steep steep canyon crossing)
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2:30 PM
Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
1/2 hour drive each way, 30 miles roundtrip
Hiking Surface
Trail
Available Bathrooms
NO Toilets
Driving Directions
From Rossmoor turn right on Olympic Blvd., on left side merge onto I-680 N via ramp toward Sacramento, immediately take the Ygnacio Valley Rd. Exit, turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Rd., drive 7.5 miles, watch for two-story white BofA building, turn right onto Clayton Rd., drive 2.5 miles, stay on road it changes to Marsh Creek Rd., drive 0.4 mile, turn right on Regency Drive and drive to the end and park.
Optional Commernts
TRAIL STATISTICS: From Regency Drive go left to the gate and trailhead, take Donner Cayon Rd., immediately turn right on Back Creek Rd., left on Tick Wood Trail, right on Donner Canyon Rd.,at the fork go right o Donner Canyon Rd., very soon and don't miss t! o look a nd turn left (uphill) on Middle Trail, at the next croos trail section turn left and follow Falls Trail (1.15 mile), half way through after the loop stop for Lunch on big rock overlooking waterfall, continue on trail, right on Cardinet Oaks Rd., immediately look on left and take the Wassermann Trail, stay on it, turn left on Bruce Lee Trail, turn right and cross small bridge, turn right on Donner Canyon Rd, pass Site of Donner Cabin, back to trailhead and Regency Drive.
Map Attached or Sent
No, but will send
ingridwood@sbcglobal.net
Name
Ingrid Wood
.
