Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, for a hike at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp
This month, we will have an EID potluck after the hike. Please bring a dish to share.
If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather.
- – When: Saturday, April 12
- – Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
- – Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
- – Parking: Del Valle Arroyo Road Staging Area (EBRPD), Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
- – Location: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-and-heron-bay-trail-loop
- – Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-and-heron-bay-trail-loop
- – Distance: 4.5 miles
- – Difficulty: Hard
- – Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.
- – RSVP: By Friday, April 11, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp
Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.Â
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Enjoy this 4.5-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and horseback riding, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Trail Highlights:
Embark on a scenic journey along the East Shore Trail, Heron Bay Trail, and East Shore Trail at Del Valle Regional Park. Meandering alongside the tranquil waters of Del Valle Reservoir, these trails offer captivating views of rolling hills and lush shoreline vegetation.
Keep an eye out for great blue herons and other waterfowl that frequent the lake, while the gentle rustle of wind through the trees provides a soothing soundtrack to the hike. With opportunities for birdwatching, picnicking, and peaceful reflection, these trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the diverse East Bay landscape.
Trail Directions:
From the parking lot, follow the signs to the East Shore Trail. Ascend to the peak and you’ll see a tree surrounded by benches. From there, follow the signs downhill leading to the Heron Bay Trail, which traces the scenic shoreline. After a picturesque journey, the trail reconnects with the East Shore Trail briefly before veering back onto the Heron Bay Trail. Turn left on East Shore Trail, which leads back to the parking lot.