Community Trips
This hike is easy to moderate. Along the trail there are rest benches and many viewpoints to enjoy . to the south you can see Pyramid Peak. At the end of the trail a gorgeous view of Diablo Lake. I went with 4 others, Tonia, Bill, Kathy & Ruby.
The Ross Dam trail is short with nice views to the lake and walk on the dam. It's another short hike down to the Diablo Ferry from Ross dam. Crossing the suspension bridge continue on the 3 miles Diablo lake trail, which has a few nice views on the lake canyon.
Started from the City Light launch near Diablo Dam. The snow was falling lightly, and the wind was at our backs as we headed up the lake into the canyon leading to Ross Dam. The wind picked up to the point of being able to hold a speed of 3 knots without placing my paddle in the water. (All the time thinking how much fun the return trip would be.)Upon reaching Ross...
Hiked to the peak of Grimface Mountain.
Even though we went at the beginning of July, there were still a few snow patches that made it a bit tricky. Although the route looks pretty tough from afar, there is actually very little exposure on the way up - with only one or two difficult steps. I made it up past the steep section to the plateau at the top - unfortunately it was...
One of our favorite 'annual' hikes, we were thrilled to have gotten all the way to Grasshopper Pass. The day was picture perfect, panoramic views spectacular, the wildflowers stupendous.
Thunder Creek to 4 July campground return
