Sat. Aug. 10 - Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve in Vallejo. Our walk takes us along a historic road to the highest point on Mare Island with spectacular views towards the Carquinez Strait, San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. Perhaps ospreys great blue herons and other raptors including kites and redtail hawks might be seen along the way. There are also various historical features and native plants to be seen. This walk is a fairly easy 3.5 mile r/t walk mostly along a gradually inclined paved road from 9:30-11:00. Class E-4-A. Take US 101, I-80 or Hwy 29 to Hwy 37 and take the Mare Island exit just west of Vallejo. Follow Walnut Ave south to ‘G’ St (1st stop sign) and turn left. Take the 2nd right at Nimitz and go to 15th S stop sign and turn right. Go to Railroad Ave and turn left. Follow Railroad through the South Gate to the Park kiosk where there is ample parking space. Leader Brian Collett 530-220-3121. Participants are free to bring lunch and eat at the Preserve picnic tables and then explore other trails on Mare Island. There are also nearby museums.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:50:26 +0000
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