Morgan Territory Ridgetops

Sunday, April 18
10:45 AM to 5:30 PM

Rating: A challenging, 9-mile hike with about 1700 feet of elevation gain.

Group: Open to all. No reservations. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Club.

Status: Spaces available.

Fees: none

Leader: Bob Solotar, (510) 525-2110 (e-mail preferred), or Bob_Solotar [at] hotmail [dot] com.

Notes: Celebrate the green hills of spring and explore Bob Walker and Highland Ridges during wildflower season.

Rain Policy: Layered clothing, lunch, liquids, and good hiking shoes.

What to bring: Bring plenty of liquids, snacks, lunch, and wear hiking boots.

How to get there: Will we meet at 10:45 AM in the main Morgan Territory Preserve parking lot along Morgan Territory.

From San Francisco/San Mateo Counties, take Bay Bridge to I-580 east to Highway 24/Walnut Creek. Take Highway 24 to Walnut Creek. At the 24 /680 interchange look carefully for and exit at Ygnacio Valley Road. Take Ygnacio Valley Road east about 8 miles to Clayton Road in Clayton. Turn right on Clayton Road and drive about 7 miles to Morgan Territory Road. Turn right and drive about 10 miles to the parking lot in Morgan Territory Regional Park. The lot is to the left, and clearly marked.

From Dublin, Livermore or further east, take I-580 to N. Livermore Avenue. Take the N. Livermore Avenue exit and turn north. Shortly after N. Livermore curves left (west), turn right onto Morgan Territory Road and follow it 11 miles to the staging area. Leave plenty of time to drive these winding roads. To find the fastest route to Highway 24, 680, or 580 please consult a map.

Carpool: Walnut Creek BART, 9:40 AM; meet leader Bob Solotar by the entry gates.

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