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.
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