Day Hike in Wildcat Creek
When: Sunday Feb 25, 2007 - (end of ski week vacation)
Report: We had a great time. The weather was great and the hike was great. There was a nice steep part in the beginning that was long enough to be challenging but ended before we got too tired out. There was enough mud for the scouts to have fun walking in it but not so much that it became old. There was even one short steep downhill part where we had to worry about sliding off the trail from the mud, but we all navigated that with no mishaps. We made great time and were back in Piedmont just before 1 p.m. Had we left earlier, we might have even been able to have lunch at home. As it was we stopped at a picnic table a short distance from the parking lot for lunch. Naturally there were many places with great views.
There were two coyote sightings, one red tailed hawk, numerous cows and a few squirrels. We deviated from the originally planned route and got to see the creek where the pictures and short video clip was taken.
Mr. Wang
Assistant ScoutMaster
Summary:
We explored the beautiful Wildcat Creek hike in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park which is a short drive away. It is a 6 mile hike with enough elevation change to keep things interesting. Parts of the hike were along Wildcat Creek which is fun this time of the year.
This is a great opportunity for scouts and parents alike to explore one of our local treasures with the troop. If you have never hiked Wildcat Canyon before, then this is definitely a hike you want to go on to see the natural beauty available only about 20 minutes away from Piedmont.
Advancement:
Second Class requirements 1a and 1b can be met on this hike.
More Information:
If anybody wants more information about this hike, direct your web browser to:
http://www.bahiker.com/eastbay
Pictures
Below are thumbnails of photos from the hike. Click on a thumbnail to see the picture.
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