Mt. Diablo – from Curry Point

Here are some pictures from last Saturday’s 8.5 mile hike at Mt. Diablo.  A special thanks goes to Sue Geisler and hike leader Rich McDrew, brother of Sue, who, as president of the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association, provided a most interesting hike filled with insights about the park that few would be aware of.  Lunch in front of the Green Ranch fireplace and the spectacular views from the summit were the highlights of a unique experience. Dennis Ratay

Note: I week later, the area we hiked was covered with snow!

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Hike memories:  “The trail may be a bit muddy in some areas.”  Right!

On the Summit Trail.

Overlooking Walnut Creek.

Hike Leader Rich McDrew takes us on a Tour Through Time of Mt. Diablo.

On the trail.

Barb Profitt and Sue Geisler bring up the rear.

Hiking by a tree with character.

Enjoying lunch in front of the fireplace at Green Ranch.

Alder Creek Road

Early California Poppies

Headed to Chase Pond

Chase Pond – less its water.

Leaving Chase Pond

Nick crosses the stream

Lady bugs

Chase Pond Road

Rich critiques the native’s grinding area

What mud ???

The Delta as viewed from the Mt. Diablo summit – Sacramento River on the left – San Joaquin River to the right.

Town of Antioch, the Collinsville windfarm, and the Delta from the summit.