Briones Regional Park

**Event 136**nn**Distance**: 6.9 milesnn**Total Elevation Gain**: 1,175 ft.nn**Difficulty**: 6 out of 10nnThis hike is an enjoyable jaunt around the less visited southern part of Briones Regional Park. It features expansive views of the surrounding hillsides as well as typical fauna found among the lovely oak covered hillsides. Coyotes are frequently seen in the park.nMost of the trails are well maintained. On top of trail, we’ll be seeing stunning views over the Briones Reservoir. We will take a short break about half way through the hike. There may be a chance of rain, so please bring along a light jacket or rain cover. We’ll hit the trail sharp at 9:30 am.nnDogs Well behaved dogs are allowed on this hike. There will be a dog fee of $2.00 per dog if anyone is in the booth collecting payment. Please make sure your dog is on a leash in the parking areas and around any cows we encounter on the hike.nn**Be Prepared:** Please prepare with layered clothing, sunscreen and/or hat, sturdy hiking shoes/boots and at least two liters of water. There is an outhouse at the trailhead but no water. Poles are recommended.nThere is a $5.00 parking fee if anyone is in thenBooth.nn**Meeting Point/Staging Area**: The meeting point is at the Briones Regional Park, Bear Creek Staging Area at the end of the entrance on 1201 Bear Creek Road. Please note this is NOT the nearby Bear Creek EBMUD parking lot. We will gather at the upper parking lot near the information board.nn**Parking:** To reach the parking lot, keep going straight after you pass through the entrance booth and we will be at the last parking lot you come to on the right. There may be a $5.00 parking fee if the booth is open and the park is collecting money.nn**Note:**nn* Your attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.n* If you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have compromised immune systems, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, please do not attend.nn**Legal Disclaimers:** By voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.