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Hike Name
Shell Ridge:  Twin Ponds Loop

Month and Year
March 17, 2010

Best Time to Go
Morning

Scenic Expectations
Green foothills, canyons and ravines, blooming yellow mustard, buttercups, and many other colorful wildflowers.  Lots of creeks, large rocks, full ponds, birds, squirrels, other critters.  Delightful hike.

Hiking Group/s Recommended
Ambler

Views
Borges Ranch, Mt. Diablo, Bullfrog Pond, Twin Ponds, Two Reservoirs, walking bridge to cross, much magnificent green open space with rolling foothills and dramatic canyons, ridges, and ravines.  See photos from Blackberry sent to Diane Hinds.

Name of Park
Shell Ridge, Walnut Creek Open Space

Recommended Lunch Spot
Any Bench Along Trails:  We lunched at bench near Twin Ponds

Length of Hike
4.5 miles

Elevation Gain
approx. 1,000 feet

Estimated Return to Rossmoor
1 PM

Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
2.5 miles from Rossmoor.  5-10 minutes

Hiking Surface
Trail

Available Bathrooms
Chemical Toilets

Driving Directions
Rudgear to Whitecliff.  Left on Whitecliff to end.  Park at Trailhead at end of Whitecliff.  Use Walnut Creek Open Space Map for specific route and trails.  

Optional Commernts
There is no toilet at trailhead, so best to make "pit stop" before leaving Rossmoor.  There is only one field toilet above Twin Ponds and it's not too commodious, but it's there if needed.  Bring your own t.p or kleenex.    

Map Attached or Sent
Click here for Map

Email
pjkelzer@yahoo.com
Name
Pauline  Kelzler