Halloween Hike on Devil Mountain
About this Event
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.
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 the QR code at the entrance sign or text CA2902 to 53242. No app required.
WHERE TO MEET
We'll assemble near the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. There is a restroom nearby.
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
ABOUT THE OUTING LEADER
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 and volunteers for the Peregrine Falcon team in Mount Diablo State Park.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
