Mother's Day Wildflower Walk

Date and Time: May 12 @9 Am 

organiser: Greenbelt Alliance

Mother Earth's natural beauty is on display this day, and the old girl can still strut her stuff. Our wildflower saunter will follow in the footsteps and paw prints of 19th-century explorer David Douglas and his faithful dog, Billy.

As we walk up Mitchell Canyon, we'll search for many of the flowers first collected by the dynamic duo, including the Mount Diablo Fairy Lantern, Mariposa Lily, Baby Blue Eyes, and Chinese Houses.

Photo: Joe Parks via Flickr

TOTAL DISTANCE
This is an easy hike of about four miles round-trip with a couple hundred feet of elevation change.

LEADER
Ken Lavin

WEATHER POLICY
Rain cancels.

COST
$6 per vehicle park entrance fee (exact change required).

WHERE TO MEET
We will assemble at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead.

NOTES
Bring liquids, snacks, dress in layers, and wear good hiking shoes. When Billy the terrier visited in 1830, man's best friend was allowed on Mount Diablo. Not anymore, so leave your dog home today. If you have questions about this outing, email Ken Lavin or phone him at 415-543-6771 x321.

Venue: Mount Diablo State Park Mitchell Canyon 96 Mitchell Canyon Road Clayton, CA 94517 United States