Halloween on Devil Mountain

96 Mitchell Canyon Road,Clayton CA 94507

29 October, 2022

Description

We'll stroll up Mitchell Canyon in search of "witches' broom" mistletoe and other signs of the season. But first, we'll meet the famous 8-legged diva, Scarlett O'Harry (a tarantula), examine the skins and skulls of some of our native Bay Area fauna, and hear the tale of Bully Ingram, a pirate who jumped ship and took up residence in a cave near Mitchell Canyon! TOTAL DISTANCE This is an easy hike of two miles roundtrip with little elevation change. LEADERS Liz Watson and Ken Lavin WEATHER POLICY Rain cancels. COST $6 per vehicle park entrance fee (exact cash required). Pay at the entrance gate. WHERE TO MEET We'll assemble near the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. NOTES Bring water and snacks. Dress in layers, wear good hiking shoes, and bring a flashlight. If you have questions about this outing, email Ken Lavin or call him at 415-543-6771 x321. Photo: David Abercrombie via Flickr ABOUT THE LEADERS Liz Watson is a special education teacher for Contra Costa County. She currently teaches at Liberty High School in Brentwood. Liz holds a California naturalist certification from UC Davis extension and volunteers at the Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in Walnut Creek. Ken Lavin is the outings coordinator for Greenbelt Alliance.