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MDAS Field Trip — Black Diamond Mines
April 12, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Black Diamond Mines
Tuesday, April 12, 8 AM to 1 PM
Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979
A serious walk up through the Canyon Wren habitat. Other woodland and grassland birds are possible. Tricky footing through the wren’s rocky habitat, and no guarantees on finding it. Some spring flowers may still be in bloom. Bring liquids and lunch.
Rating: Category 3, hot, difficult uphill trail
Elevation change: 600 feet
Leader: Hugh Harvey, 925-935-2979
Meet: Black Diamond Mines parking lot at top of Somersville Road.
Directions: Exit Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch. Drive south, enter the park gate and drive uphill to the last parking lot.
This trip is limited to 15 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waver (available during registration).