Name: Dublin Hills Regional, Donlon Point staging area, 6.5 miles, dogs off leash
Start: 2024-11-18T08:30:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-18T11:15:00-08:00

Let's start the week with an energizing hike in Dublin Hills Regional Park on both shaded single track and open fire roads. Our route is a combination of out-and-back trails at each end and a large loop in the middle. Check out the AllTrails map in photos.

Temperatures are expected to range from upper 40s to mid 50s during the course of our hike, with the chance of rain the night before, so we can expect some mud.

We will leave promptly at the start time and should be finished by 11:15 am. If you run into trouble the morning of the hike, you can try to reach me at 510-292-6254, but many staging areas have poor cell service and I am likely to be unreachable 30 minutes prior to the hike.

Please update your RSVP if your attendance plans change, and try to avoid last-minute changes whenever possible.

HIKE RATING: Moderate, 6.5 miles, 1447 ft of climbing

HIKING PACE: 2.5 mph. If you don’t have recent experience accomplishing a hike of this distance and difficulty and at this pace, please consider joining us another time. It is recommended that you obtain a map at the beginning of the hike in case the group is separated.

WHAT TO BRING: Sturdy hiking shoes, plenty of water and snacks for you and your pooch, if you bring one, layered clothing, and hiking poles, if you use them.

ROUTE: From the Donlon Point staging area, we'll take the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, staying to the left, until we take a right on Martin Canyon Creek Trail to Donlon Loop Trail all the way around, turning right on Martin Canyon Creek Trail to our turn-around stop, where we'll take a short break, turn around and head back up Calaveras Ridge Trail, finally turning left onto Calaveras Ridge Trail back to the staging area.

Martin Canyon Creek Dublin Hike on AllTrails:

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/toms-martin-canyon-creek-dublin-hike-0c52d41?p=-1

DOGS ALLOWED? YES! Off-leash (If you’re planning to allow your dog off-leash, the dog must have excellent recall and not get in the way of other hikers. Dogs must always be on-leash in Staging Areas and if cattle are present)

GRAZING ANIMALS: cattle possibly

BATHROOMS: only at the staging area

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip. It is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect. Print out the driving directions if you are unfamiliar with the area. Many parks are in areas with poor cell service, so DO NOT rely completely on your smartphone's GPS. Most street addresses provided are approximate.

WAIT LIST PRIORITY: Those who have hiked with East Bay Ramblers regularly will be given priority when they are on the wait list.

NO SHOWS: If you sign up for an event but do not show up, you may be removed from subsequent events in favor of someone on the waitlist. Repeated last-minute RSVP changes to “no” are as good as no-shows.

EARLY DEPARTURE: If you decide to leave a hike early, you must inform the group leader.

We look forward to seeing you on the trail!

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Dublin Hills Regional, Donlon Point staging area, 6.5 miles, dogs off leash

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