When: Wednesday, Nov. 30 1 PM (approximately 2 hours)
Where: Briones Regional Park, 1611 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette
Contact: Jeanette Ward, jbwardhmb@gmail.com 650.954.7476
Registration Recommended so we know to look for you. You may also
self register.
Who: Members, volunteers and their guests
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair accessible
Abrigo Valley Trail, Briones Regional Park - Level 3 mi with Optional challenge
Description: We’ll take the wide, nearly level trail that follows Abrigo Valley through riparian and oak woodland. We will walk for a mile and 1/2 and turn around. A challenging option for North Bay views is to continue up to Crest Trail and down Mott peak back to Abrigo, if we have walk leaders to accompany walkers and accommodate various levels of distance and walking pace. Before we start out, we will discuss the options and plan accordingly.
Where to Meet: Bear Valley Staging Area, 1611 Bear Creek Road, Lafayette. After passing the park kiosk, turn left into the parking area. We will meet there, where there are accessible toilets. Do not go to the Releiz Valley Staging area!
What to bring: Binoculars if you have them, good hiking shoes for the trails, layered clothing for variable weather, water, windbreaker, hat, snacks. Hiking poles are optional, but a good idea for balance and stability. Bring your cell phone if you have one!
Directions: FROM NORTH BERKELEY BART take Sacramento north to Hopkins and turn Right. At Monterey, turn Left. At Marin, turn slight right, then follow Marin and turn R on Grizzley Peak Bvd. At Shasta Road, turn L. At Wildcat Cyn Road turn right. Follow it until you reach Inspiration Point. Continue on Wildcat Cyn Trail downhill, pass San Pablo Dam Road, where Wildcat becomes Bear Creek Road. Continue on Bear Creek Road 4.4 miles to Briones Valley Road. The Bear Valley Staging area of the Briones Regional Park is at 1611 Bear Creek Road. Turn Right here and drive in until you come to the park Kiosk. Turn left into the Parking lot. This should take about 25 – 35 minutes.
FROM ROCKRIDGE BART, Take Hwy 24 east to Orinda exit. Turn L onto Camino Pablo Road. Go 2+ miles till you come to Bear Creek Road and Turn R. Follow this 4.4 miles to Briones Valley Road. The Bear Valley Staging area of the Briones Regional Park is at 1611 Bear Creek Road, Lafayette. Turn right here and drive in until you come to the park Kiosk. Turn left into the Parking lot. This should take about 25 minutes.
Transportation: Need a ride? Members can request a ride from the Ashby Village office for a volunteer driver to bring you and join us. Or have a friend drive you as your guest and join you on the walk.