Leader: Rodney Paul
Distance: 2 miles at a moderate pace
Elevation gain: 300 ft. 
Accessibility: Children and dogs are allowed on the walk but it may not be ideally suited for them.  The terrain includes some dirt paths that may be difficult for people using mobility devices.  Moderate fitness necessary for an uphill segment through Hinkel Park.
Signup: Due to the small size of several parks, we are limiting the group to 25 people and are asking you to register for the walk.

Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We'll also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created. In addition to Hinkel Park, we'll visit Mortar Rock, Indian Rock, Contra Costa Rock and finish at The Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point. Note that the Solano Ave. business district is a 10-min. walk from the end of the tour and a good option for lunch.