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A break in the stormy weather allowed us to do our first hike since October. This
was also the first hike for Jared, my two month old son. Since we're hiking with
two little boys now, don't expect any long hikes any time soon!
It was cold and windy, but sunny as we prepped in the small (about 10-car) dirt
parking lot around 11am. There's a display at the start of the hike, with lots
of park maps. The path starts out level, but it was a bit muddy from all the
rain. Very shortly we came to our first intersection - the path leading left
goes downhill, and the path leading right is relatively flat. It's a loop hike,
so which you prefer is personal preference. We chose the left
fork and headed downhill.
The trail heads down through the forest. Along the way we passed a couple small
waterfalls -- little streams no more than a foot wide flowing across the trail and
down to our left. After about a third of a mile, we came to the next trail
intersection. We took the left fork, which climbs up to provide some views
of the green hills to the north. The views are short-lived, however, as the
views are quickly blocked by trees.
Another half mile later, we reached the next trail intersection. We stopped here
for a snack break, then turned right, up a steep section of trail with wooden
steps. At the top of this steep but short climb, we turned right onto a little
spur trail which shortly comes out into the sunlight and some more expansive
views of the surrounding area. If you want to take a break on this hike, this is
the place to do it, as there's a bench and a lot of flat area, with mostly a 360
degree view of the surrounding hillsides (and homes).
View of Mt. Diablo
After enjoying another break, we headed back onto the main path, which is mostly
flat all the way back to the parking lot. Nothing too exciting on this hike; just
a few nice views, and that's about it.
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