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Take wing on a nature hike to view the cliffs and caves of Castle Rock—nesting site of the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal on Earth! By the mid-1950s, Peregrine Falcons disappeared from the steep cliffs of Mount Diablo, victims of DDT. Re-introduced to the area in 1989, they have done well, but now face record numbers of visitors to our wild lands, especially in spring and early summer when they urgently need space and privacy to raise their chicks. We'll view the cliffs from far below in Pine Canyon with two leaders of the Mount Diablo Peregrine Team, Rosita Harvey and Jenn Roe. (The Peregrine Team, a project of the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association, is an all-volunteer natural history education group.)
Our route follows the historic Stage Road, then up the Little Yosemite Trail, and finally past the enigmatic China Wall of Mount Diablo. Along the way, we'll enjoy late spring wildflowers.
Photo: Wally DeYoung
TOTAL DISTANCE
This is a moderate hike of about 5 miles with several hundred feet in elevation change. There is an option for an easier 2-mile hike over mostly level terrain.
LEADERS
Rosita Harvey, Jenn Roe, and Ken Lavin
WEATHER POLICY
Rain cancels
COST
Free; Reservations required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peregrine-wander-tickets-861693748197?aff=oddtdtcreator
WHERE TO MEET
We'll assemble at the staging area for Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area at the end of Castle Rock Road in Walnut Creek.
NOTES
Bring binoculars, liquids, and lunch. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring poles if you normally use them. If you have questions about this outing email Ken Lavin at [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, 1700 Castle Rock Rd,Walnut Creek,CA,United States
