Borges Ranch Fall Hike

Come and enjoy the fall weather on a three-mile walk through parts of this Walnut Creek open space. We’ll start at Borges Ranch and climb into the woodlands before circling around and following a fire trail through the grasslands back to the ranch. Stay after the hike and check out the old ranch buildings and farm animals.

Be sure to bring plenty of water, a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.

R estrooms are available at parking lot.

Hike is limited to 20 participants.

Participants will also be required to accept our COVID-19 Protocol (available during registration).

Land: Walnut Creek Open Space

Rating: Moderate

Distance: 3 miles

Elevation change: 500’

Leaders: Jim & Sharon Lawrence, Save Mount Diablo Hike Volunteers

Meet: Borges Ranch parking lot

G PS Coordinates: 37.88935835788646, -122.0025363453215

Directions: Coming from the south or west, take I-680, exit on Ygnacio Valley Road, and turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road. Coming from the north, take the I-680 N. Main St exit and continue for 1 mile. Turn left onto Ygnacio Valley Road. Continue for 2 miles and turn right on Walnut Ave. Proceed for 1.6 miles to a roundabout. Take first exit onto Oak Grove Road. Continue for 1.1 miles and turn right on Elise Court, a private road. The Borges Ranch parking lot will be another 0.6 miles on the right.

(Photo by Ron White)