Leader: Tamara Gurin
Distance: 4 miles
Elevation: Gain of 817 feet. 
Accessibility: Some steep and uneven trails on the route. This walk includes exploring rock features in the parks by climbing steep, carved steps; this part of the walk is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs on leash are welcome. Kids are welcome, too, if they are well supervised. 

We'll visit 7 of Berkeley's wonderful rock parks by following the rock walk (walk 10) laid out in Berkeley Walks, a guidebook written by our board members Janet Byron and Bob Johnson:

• Great Stoneface Park

• Contra Costa Rock Park

• Indian Rock Park

• Mortar Rock Park

• Grotto Rock Park

• Cragmont Rock Park

• Remillard Park

We'll enjoy the views, talk about the history of the parks and their geology, and do a little bit of climbing (optional!). Then we will loop back to the starting point. Please dress in layers and bring snacks and water.

If you are driving, allow ample time to find parking. Free street parking is available in the neighborhood. For public transportation, you can take bus routes 79, 18, or 12. The North Berkeley BART station is a 30 minute walk away.