Mt. Diablo Hike (Eagle Peak)
Spring is perfect time for hiking in Mt. Diablo, a scenic 7
miles four hours easy hike in Mt. Diablo was what I need to relax my stress for
work and connect with the nature. I
organize the trip for the Sacramento Activity Group couple weeks ago and I got
some good response from members. Together we had 8 people to hike Mt. Diablo Eagle Peak Trail.
We met in Present Hill Bart Station by 9:30am and arrived in
the trail head around 10:15am.
The air was crisp it still felt like a sunny late winter
days but I was perfect for this hike. I
still remember last about the same time I hiked the same trail and it was hot
and sweaty.
My friend Mary was a first time hiker so she didn’t prepare
for anything, but this is a beginner hike so she has nothing to worry
about. Along the way all the vegetation was
green, in three month the mountain will change its color to brown from the hot
summer months. We saw a couple snakes
along the hike, and one is a baby rattlesnake. It was scary because my friend almost stepped on it, it would be bad if
he did. Lucky we have Phil, who is a
very experienced hiking with good eyes.
Over all, everyone wants more. I am going to plan some longer trials in the
near future. I think my next hike will
be in Muir’s Wood. I miss those big red
woods!
