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Hike Details for Shell Ridge - Rockspring Pl entrance

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Shell Ridge - Rockspring Pl entrance

City: Walnut Creek
Region: EastBay
Park: Shell Ridge Open Space


Thursday, February 09, 2012 @ 9:30 AM

Event Notes:

A moderate 5.5-mile loop hike with about a 1000-foot elevation gain to Borges Ranch. Route will be past Coyote Pond to Briones Mt Diablo, Ginder Gap, Costanoan, to Sulfer Creek Pond, Sulfer Creek to Flat Top trail to Hanna Lane trail to Borges Ranch. After a short rest/snack stop, return via Borges Ranch, Briones Mt Diablo and Coyote Pond trails to the trailhead. No facilites at the trailhead but full facilities at Borges Ranch. Dogs welcome, off-leash OK on the trails. NOTE: This trailhead is about halfway on Rockspring Pl on the left, not at the end of the road. Nearby address is: 1864 Rockspring Place, Walnut Creek.

Contact: Howard   
Email: HikerHoward@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (925) 548-8783


Trail Notes:

Approximately a 5+ mile loop hike to Borges Ranch and return. About 750 feet of elevation gain. Rest room, water, and picnic tables at Borges Ranch for a snack/rest stop. It is dog friendly and Off leash is OK on trails.


Trailhead Directions:

From San Ramon, take Interstate 680 Northbound towards Walnut Creek, or from Oakland take Hwy 24 East towards Walnut Creek. Exit at Ygnacio Valley Road, turn RIGHT at the stoplight. After passing Civic Drive, turn RIGHT (south) onto Walnut BLVD. (Note: If you reach Bancroft/Walnut Avenue, you've gone too far! Make a U-Turn then LEFT at Walnut BLVD.) Continue on Walnut until almost the end and then left at Rockspring. From Martinez, take Hwy 4 East to Interstate 680 South. Or from Antioch/Pittsburg take Hwy 4 West to 680 South. Exit at Treat Blvd, making a LEFT turn at the stoplight, then an immediate LEFT at the next stoplight onto Treat Blvd. Get in the far righthand lane and make a RIGHT turn at the 2nd stoplight onto Oak Road. Oak becomes North Civic Drive. Turn LEFT at Ygnacio Valley Road, then first RIGHT onto Walnut Blvd. (Note: If you reach Bancroft/Walnut Avenue, you've gone too far! Make a U-Turn then LEFT at Walnut BLVD.) Follow until almost the end then turn LEFT at Rockspring Place. Park in the street.

Parking Fee: None
Other Fees: None
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The trailhead information on this page was last updated
Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

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