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MDAS Field Trip — Mitchell Canyon

April 28, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

$6

Mitchell Canyon
Thursday, April 28, 8 AM to 1 PM
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048

We will walk into Mitchell Canyon on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo State Park.  Many spring birds are possible here, warblers, hummingbirds, flycatchers, gnatcatchers and more.  Spring flowers should still be blooming.

Rating: Category 3, hot, dusty trail, 3+ miles
Elevation change: up to 400 feet
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048
Meet: Mitchell Canyon parking lot

Directions: From Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord, turn south on Clayton Road.  Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon Road and drive past quarry to end. A $6 parking fee is required.

This field trip is limited to 15 participants.  Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27.  Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).

(Wilson’s Warbler photo by Jerry Britten)

Details

Date:
April 28, 2022
Time:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
$6
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mitchell-canyon-tickets-303185224167

Organizer

Sandy Ritchie
Phone
(925) 381-2514

Venue

Mitchell Canyon
96 Mitchell Canyon Road
Clayton, CA 94517 United States
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