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Hike Details for Wall Point hike (Macedo Ranch)

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Wall Point hike (Macedo Ranch)

City: Alamo
Region: EastBay
Park: Mount Diablo

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Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Event Notes:
This is about an 8 mile loop, with 1400 feet of mostly gradual climbing. The hike offers a nice mix of open vistas and shaded valley trails. We will hike from the Macedo Ranch trailhead to Wall Point Road, then up the Ridge View Trail to Wildcat Group Camp for a snack or lunch break. We'll return down Barbeque Terrace Rd to Stage Rd, then loop back toward Macedo on Dusty Road. Parking at Macedo Ranch is $6, and you will need to have exact change.
Contact: Peter Cartwright
Email: pxcartw@prodigy.net
Cell Phone: (925) 360-6405

Trail Notes:

This is like a Remington plus hike. A little bit further, 6 miles vs 5; a lttle bit higher, 1,200' elevation gain versus 800', but the views are better! Hike duration is 2+ hours. Wall Point is a ridge that overlooks Blackhawk on the right, and looks up at Mt. D. on the left. Wall Point is in Alamo. Bring your camera! Bring the exact change for the parking fee.

Trailhead Directions:

If you are coming from the Concord area, take 680S to the Stone Valley exit (Exit 42A) going east. Right on Stone Valley Road for approximately 2 miles. Left on Green Valley Road (Stop sign) drive to the end of the road (approximately 1 mile) to the staging area.

From the south, take 680N to Diablo Rd going east. Right on El Cerro (traffic light), Left on Green Valley Road (traffic light). Continue approximately 1 mile to the staging area.

Bring the exact change for the parking fee. Flush toilets at the staging area.

Parking Fee: $7 or $6/seniors
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The trailhead information on this page was last updated
Tuesday, November 22, 2011.