Wild Flowers Mt Diablo Falls Hike

313 Mountaire Parkway,Clayton CA 94517

19 February, 2023

Description

Overview: As we wander up the middle section of Tuyshtak (Mt Diablo) exploring early wildflowers on the mountain visit the falls and hopefully see ladybugs along the way in a section that looks like middle earth. Toward the end of the loop learn about the powers of the communities of the scrub Jays and the lessons they teach me during life. What’s an Educational Stroll? nature is not fast it's slow and for a good reason. It takes time to craft what you love and enjoy when exploring the outdoors so why rush? These UNique hikes have many levels of hikes but with more of a focus on learning and slowing down as our guides take you through some of their top favorite parks and trails to explore and learn from their talks of insight and knowledge without judgment. We will take many stops along the way to take a breath and embrace what nature gives. Hike Pace: The saying “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished” is attributed to Lao Tzu. Our strolls are in the same spirit. Stopping at times to take in something, moving at a more steady pace at other times. We walk at a leisurely pace so that we can slow down and take time to really see, hear, notice, interact, and learn about the place we are visiting. If the terrain has a particular challenge, we’ll note that in the “Conditions” section. Also, we look out for each other, so you can challenge yourself a bit and know help is available. On average, we cover about 1-1.5mph. You can assume cell service will usually be spotty. Please bring what you need to have a pleasant hike (water, layers of clothing, a hat, sunscreen, etc). Suggested donation of $15-$30. No one has turned away because of a lack of funds. Ways to donate: Venmo: @MichaelMallory32 Cashapp: $Hikingmike47 Paypal: @Hikingguide32 Cash: Pay before or after Please arrive on time we will leave 10 minutes after the meeting time. Greet will start promptly after the start time. Hike Details Trail List: Donner Caynon, Middle, Bruce Lee Spring, Falls Trail, Wassermann Trail Hiking Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/revised-falls-hike-map-59d9b46?u=i MilesLength: 5.56 Level: Strenuous Accumulative Elevation Gian: 1,096 Route Type: Bollon Loop Snack Break: 15-minute snack break during Scrub Jay talk Conditions: Muddy in places, drying day to day. 2 Fallen Gray Pine on Bruce Lee spring trail can be navigated around. Terrain: clay, loose gravel in sections, fire road, sandstone Trail Types: Fire Road, Single track, Some steep drop-offs Education Talks: Talks on Blue Oaks, Valley Oaks, Inter Live Oaks, Milk Maids, Manzinatia, Buckeyes, hounds tongue, Butter cups, wild cucumber, Power of the Scrub Jay POI: Wildflowers, Cascades, Waterfalls, Birds, Thriving Ecosystems. Water crossing: Yes 7 Park entry fee: No Parking Details: Park at the end of Mountaire Pkwy. East of address 313 on the other side of the metal barrier near the small Oak tree on the other side. Street Parking is available at the end of Mountaire Pkwy. I will be at the end of road wearing a blue Benie. Restrooms: Not available at the trailhead but at grove park a mile away. Off Main and Marsh Creek Bring water: 2 Liters Sorry, no dogs or kids under the age of 13. We are firm about this. Michaels's Contact information is 925-305-6835