Halloween Hike on Devil Mountain

In this family-friendly walk, we'll stroll up Mitchell Canyon in search of witches' broom, devil's horns, ghost pines, and other scary and not-so-scary signs of the season. But first, we'll meet the famous 8-legged diva, Scarlett O'Harry (a tarantula), examine the skins and skulls of some of our native Bay Area fauna, and hear the tale of Bully Ingram, a pirate who jumped ship and took up residence in a cave near Mitchell Canyon!

TOTAL DISTANCE

This is an easy hike of two miles round-trip with little elevation change.

LEADERS

Liz Watson and Ken Lavin

WEATHER POLICY

Rain cancels.

COST

$6 per vehicle park entrance fee ($5 for seniors). Exact cash required. Pay at the entrance gate. Pay digitally by scanning QR code at entrance sign or text CA2902 to 53242. No app required.

WHERE TO MEET

We'll assemble near the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center.

NOTES

Bring water and snacks. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. If you have questions about this outing, email Ken Lavin at [email protected].

Photo: USFWS/ Jake Bonello via Flickr

Liz Watson is a special education teacher for Contra Costa County. She currently teaches at Liberty High School in Brentwood. Liz holds a California naturalist certification from UC Extension.

Ken Lavin is the Outing Coordinator for Greenbelt Alliance. Read about Greenbelt Alliance staff here.

Host or Publisher Greenbelt Alliance