For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.
Saturday, May 24 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Del Valle | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.
- When: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 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.
- Parking: $6
- Meeting Point: Del Valle Arroyo Rd Staging Area
- Trail: Del Valle
- Distance: Around 7.6 miles.
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
- RSVP: By Friday, May 23, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Head out on this 7.6-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through April.
Park Features: Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore. 5,000 acre Del Valle Regional Park features two swim beaches, a boat launch, family and group camping (by reservation) and excellent, stocked fishing.
Trail Highlights: This hike around the northern part of the lake is removed from the busy swim beaches in the southern part of the lake; enjoy the wilderness feel and explore a part of Del Valle you may not have seen before. The contrast in scenery from the ridge of East Shore Trail and the lakeside Heron Bay Trail provides a diverse recreational experience. This hike features several steep climbs and descents and is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. There is a drinking fountain but no restrooms at the trailhead. Be sure to carry plenty of water on your hike.