Shell Ridge Open Space - Walnut Creek, CA - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

"Shell Ridge is the City of Walnut Creek's largest open space unit, with trails for biking, hiking and riding through oak woodlands and grassland savannah on the lower flanks of Mount Diablo. Shell Ridge gets its name from the marine fossils left behind when the ocean waters that once covered the area receded." (visit link)

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1400 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Approximately 31 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. What points of interest are there?: Old farm on the NRHP What activities are available?: Bikes are permitted only on paved and unpaved roads over eight feet in width. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Some steep areas, but nothing too bad Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   03/12/2009 Team Chinook visited it 01/09/2009 ucdvicky visited it 01/08/2009 saopaulo1 visited it

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