Explore a magical stream canyon on Diablo’s wild south side. As you descend from the exposed grassland ridge along Knobcone Point Rd into heavily wooded Madrone Canyon, shade produced by the dense canopy of oaks, maples, alders, bays and madrones will offer you a welcome relief on hot summer days. Home to dozens of rare plants and wildlife, the area is a hotspot for biodiversity and forms a watershed divide between Marsh, Walnut and Alameda Creeks. Depending on weather conditions the hike will be between 4 and 6 miles with about 1,000 ft. of elevation gain/loss.
Meet at Curry Point, from I-680, take Diablo Road exit and head east towards the Mountain. Follow signs for Mount Diablo State Park. Turn left at Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. which leads to the South Gate Entrance. Curry Point is about a mile past the entrance kiosk & has a paved parking turn-out on the right - $10 entrance fee per vehicle.
RSVP required to Kirk at krkhvl@gmail.com or call (925) 947-3535 for more info.
