Come and enjoy the fall weather on a three-mile walk through parts of this Walnut Creek open space. We’ll start at Borges Ranch and climb into the woodlands before circling around and following a fire trail through the grasslands back to the ranch. Stay after the hike and check out the old ranch buildings and farm animals. Be sure to bring plenty of water, a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.

Restrooms are available at the parking lot.

Participant Limit: 20 people

Land: Walnut Creek Open Space

Rating: Moderate

Distance: 3 miles

Elevation change: 500 feet

Leader: Jim & Sharon Lawrence, Save Mount Diablo Volunteer Hike Leaders

Meet: Borges Ranch parking lot, 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

GPS Coordinates: 37.88935835788646, -122.0025363453215

Directions: Coming from the south or west, take I-680, exit on Ygnacio Valley Road, and turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road. Coming from the north, take the I-680 N. Main St exit and continue for 1 mile. Turn left onto Ygnacio Valley Road. Continue for 2 miles and turn right on Walnut Ave. Proceed for 1.6 miles to a roundabout. Take first exit onto Oak Grove Road. Continue for 1.1 miles and turn right on Elise Court, a private road. The Borges Ranch parking lot will be another 0.6 miles on the right.

(Photo by Jim & Sharon Lawrence)

FAQs

Are dogs allowed on Discover Diablo hikes?

No. Some Discover Diablo hikes take place on land owned by other organizations (such as Mount Diablo State Park & East Bay Regional Park lands) and many of the trails on these properties have a strict no-dog policy.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. On the hike day, we will have a roster with your registration information on it. Please make sure to check in with the hike leader.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. If you would like to change anything, please reach out to discoverdiablo@savemountdiablo.org.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact us at discoverdiablo@savemountdiablo.org.