City: Orinda/Moraga Park: Lafayette ReservoirAlternate URL: Click Here
This is a full moon hike. The weather forecast is good. It should be great. I did this hike last month when it was full moon; it was wonderful. To make it a little shorter than the Via Granada entrance, we will be starting at the junction of Rheem Blvd. and Zander Drive The total distance is less than five miles, should take about two hours. On a clear night with the full moon I didn't need a flashlight, but may be good to have it. Layered clothing may help.
Contact: IqbalFrom Highway 24 West bound in Contra Costa County, exit Acalanes Road/Upper Happy Valley Road. Drive under the freeway through the traffic light on to Acalanes Road. You will pass three stop signs (steep winding road after the first stop sign) the road name changes to Glorietta Blvd. At the fourth stop sign you will come to a T junction, turn left on to Rheem Blvd. Drive up Rheem Blvd. about 1 mile to the top of the hill and park on Zander Drive. From Highway 24 East bound take the Orinda exit. Turn right at the light on Moraga Way. Go through the next light and drive for approximately 1 mile to the next light. Turn left on Glorietta Blvd. Drive another half a mile and turn right on Rheem Blvd. Drive up Rheem Blvd. about 1 mile to the top of the hill and park on Zander Drive. Walk across Rheem on the path to the Water Tank on the Rim trail.