11/20 - West Ridge, Rossmoor

Susan and Geoff coordinated this hike on the west ridge of Rossmoor. We last hiked even part of it on the 30th of Dec. 2014, so it really was time to revisit it. It is a beautiful oak woodland with views to make the climb worth while. We went up Golden Tr, north on Clyde Wood Tr, down the fireroad (Sumner's Tr), took the single track Bypass, and ended up back at the starting point. Only a bit over 2 miles, but lots of up and down and switchbacks.

Jeanne invited us to come eat our lunches at her house; she had coffee and Shirley brought cookies. The other treat was getting to look at the new Stephen Joseph book of Mount Diablo views.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/momcat_ksw/0V513P

11/13 - Benicia

Elaine led eleven of us on a clockwise loop starting from Turnbull Park at the foot of E 5th Street. After lunch at Arneson Park, we adjourned to the One House Bakery for coffee and treats before wandering back to the cars. About 3.7 miles +/-

https://www.flickr.com/gp/momcat_ksw/9107SX

11/6/2019 - Mt Diablo

It was a hazy and much warmer day than we anticipated. Ten of us walked from the parking area by Blue Oak picnic area out the Green Ranch Rd to the old home site. We returned via Oak Knoll Tr. Only 2.7 miles, but it seemed much longer.

We were too early for the grape color in Mitchell Canyon and Pine Canyon and almost too late for it on this hike. Most of the brilliant leaves had already fallen.

For some history of the Green Ranch see: https://patch.com/california/danville/on-mount-diablo-the-green-family-summer-home
The article I linked previously from the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association has disappeared.

For pictures of last year's hike with lots of grape color: https://www.flickr.com/gp/momcat_ksw/62U4s3

For pictures from today's hike: https://www.flickr.com/gp/momcat_ksw/8j4uj0


10-30-2019 - No Hike
The combination of power outages, wind and red-flag fire warnings which closed most parks was enough to keep us home today.