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
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
marty_hikes@yahoo.com
Name
Marty Nelson
