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    Macedo Ranch Staging Area

    4.0 (2 reviews)

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    Las Trampas Regional Wilderness

    Las Trampas Regional Wilderness

    4.5
    (150 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    HEMME CREEK TRAIL REVIEW: First time on this trail and it's easily one of my top 10 trails in the…read moreBay Area. You can park at the Ringtail Cat Staging Area, where there's about 8-10 parking spots. This trail is a loop that takes you literally through a stream. It's lush and woodsy, and there's a pretty steep elevation before you get a breather through a meadowy field of trees and grass. It wasn't crowded, so we took our time and enjoyed the Zen-ness of our hike. From the parking area, there's about a 1/4 mile path before you reach a metal gate where the loop begins. If you go right, you'll start with the Shred Wizard Creek part of the loop. If you go left, you'll start with the Ringtail Cat part of the loop. It's about 3 miles with a 720 foot elevation. There aren't many markers, so I recommend using AllTrails to keep you on track. We started with the creek, and it was so fun. The trail zig zags over the stream at least 25 times. There was one part of the trail where you had to walk in the stream, but it's so shallow we didn't get our socks wet at all. It can be a bit muddy. This was our favorite part of the hike. It's so green and lush. Once the creek part is done, there's a pretty steep climb to get to the Ringtail Cat part of the loop. This part is also very nice as you walk through grassy fields and trees. There's less shade here. There's still more hills and valleys along this part. Overall, this was so much fun, the scenery was beautiful, and you get quite a workout.

    Went Sunday afternoon to get some exercise and fresh air…read more Paved Rocky Ridge Trail - AllTrails rate it as moderate and steep. Definitely steep, pass by some grazing cows, minimal shade which was fine on cloudy day but I can imagine this to be quite hot in summer. Great view on top of Mt Diablo and SF Bay. Free entry/parking. Pit toilets at parking lot.

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    Diablo Foothills Regional Park

    Diablo Foothills Regional Park

    4.5
    (45 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Perhaps unfairly, but as an outsider, I tend to view this part of Contra Costa County as, how do I…read moreput it diplomatically...snooty. There are tract homes that are really mansions in gated communities here. You get a pretty good indication when you take the Livorna Road exit off 680 and head toward the hills. There's a convenient parking lot at the staging area, and the walk begins along a tree-laden path that leads into the Shell Ridge Trail. This is where the open rolling hills provide some challenges to the calves. You eventually make it to the most picturesque portion of the hike on the Mokelumne Coast-to-Crest Trail. This is where the residential areas disappear and you're at one with nature...except for the occasional mountain biker. Small mouth was warranted during such disturbances, but they didn't prevent me from a scenic view of Mt. Diablo (photo: https://bit.ly/3hZ96M1). Now I could've gone deeper into Mt. Diablo State Park, but hey, I'm not a rugged mountaineer. Instead I made a turn and precariously made my way downward to the Alamo Trail. I didn't realize I exited the park until I saw distracted people on the path yelling into their mobile phones as they let their dogs do their business. Hey, where's your scooper, sister? I think with more thoughtful planning, you can probably avoid the ritzy people with their ritzy homes. Maybe not. RELATED - Exploring this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2x1rlsD

    This review is for the trail starting at the livorna road staging area…read more I really liked this trail. It's a lot of up and down. The map on all trails leaves out a few mountain top options, so I went off trail a few times and followed an alternative route. This is definitely a trail that you will need your map in order to stay on. I hiked on a cloudy September day, temperature around 75 to 80°. On a hot day with direct sunlight this would be potentially unbearable.

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    Tice Valley Park

    Tice Valley Park

    3.9
    (8 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    This is a sweet little park where I used to take my kids and now I walk my dog. My favorite part is…read morethe "secret" little rocky hill on the corner next to the playground. You can feel like you are on a mini hike. Not great for the tiniest tots because the rocks are big, but I'd say ages 4 or 5 to 10 would find it special. Then when you are an adult you might find it special again, like me! The playground areas are small and simple - see descriptions in other reviews. Nice bathrooms. A large grassy field which sometimes has soccer practice on part of it. Lots of space for frisbee and other fun. Also lots of dogs, mostly on leash but some folks let theirs off leash. It's sort of an unofficial dog park some afternoons, although dog are not supposed to be on the grass (please no poop on the grass!!). You can have a small walk on the paved path all the way around the field, and because there are some hills in the back and a meandering path on the side, it doesn't feel like you are just walking around a grass field. Very pretty. So something for everyone - little kids on the playground and the secret rocky hill, big kids running around on the grass, dogs getting walked, snacking at picnic tables, and grandparents on the many benches to watch the kids and enjoy the scenery.

    Tice Valley park is a fun little family park! Please note the field is not usable. It is under…read moreconstruction. The playground is older but still fun and very useable. We love to go here and o ur little lasts about 30mins to 1 hour. The trails all around the park are really wonderful. Go check it out!

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