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Hike Name
Morgan Territory Wildflower Walk

Month and Year
April 2010

Best Time to Go
Spring

Scenic Expectations
Scenic views, wildflowers

Hiking Group/s Recommended
Rambler Scrambler

Views
Mt Diablo, Delta, Los Vaqueros Reservoir

Name of Park
Morgan Territory

Recommended Lunch Spot
Hillside along Valley View Trail (Great View)

Length of Hike
6 miles

Elevation Gain
1000 ft

Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2-3 PM

Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
50 miles round trip approximately 50 minutes each way

Hiking Surface
Trail

Available Bathrooms
Toilets Available

Driving Directions
From Rossmoor turn right on Olympic Blvd., stay left and turn onto I-680 N via ramp toward Sacramento; immediately take the Ygnacio Valley Rd. Exit, turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Rd. and  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 approx  on another 2-3 miles and turn right on Morgan Territory Road.  Follow this narrow, winding road 9.4 miles to the Morgan Territory Staging Area on the left.

Optional Comments
1. From the Parking lot, go through the in the fence where Park hours are posted. At sign post turn left on the Coyote Trail. 2. At sign post turn right on Condor Trail, go through a gate,cross bridge and climb uphill. 3. At sign post, turn left onto Volvon Trail for a short distance, then go left on Prairie Falcon Trial. At sign post go left on Volvon Trail. There is a restroom by the green gate. 4. Turn right on Valley View Trail. Find a lunch spot near the top. 5.Turn left on the Volvon trail and go through the gate near the restroom 6. Take a left on Blue Oak Trail and walk to second sign indicating the Volvon.  7. Turn right on gravel road, follow sign to parking lot

Map Attached or Sent
Yes

Email
marty_hikes@yahoo.com

Name
Marty  Nelson