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WALKS ON THE
CONCORD NAVAL WEAPONS STATION
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Saturday April 18 ,
7:15am –Bailey Road South
(4 miles roundtrip, 300’ elevation gain) RSVP with
waiver form and other info by Tuesday, April 14, photo ID on the
day
Sunday May 10, 7:15 am – Northern Foothills (4.5
miles roundtrip, 580’ elevation gain) RSVP with waiver
form and other info by Tuesday, May 5, photo ID on the day
Saturday May 30, 7:15 am – The BART Station
Hills (4.5 miles roundtrip, 175’ elevation gain) RSVP
with waiver form and other info by Tuesday, May 26, photo ID on
the day
Each walk is
limited to 30 people rsvp required
see requirements below
This is a rare opportunity to hike on three
separate areas of the Concord Naval Weapons Station on three
weekend days. Since World War II the Weapons Station has
been locked away. As development filled Central Contra Costa
County, the Station fences protected thousands of acres and many
species of sensitive wildlife. All hikes are on paved roads.
We’ll see sections of Mt. Diablo creek and hike into the
foothills for views of the Weapons Station and of Central
County. The Concord Naval Weapons Station - Inland Area
(5,028 acres or about 8 square miles) has been surplused and its
future uses are being planned. Save Mount Diablo and its allies
formed the Community Coalition for a Sustainable Concord to
weigh in and in January the city indicated its intent to protect
3200 acres as parks and open space. An Environmental Impact
Report is underway and land use planning will continue for
several years.
All hikes meet at 7:15 am and should be
completed by 11:00 and at BART before 12:00 noon.
The following are requirements of the military,
no exceptions
You MUST RSVP for each hike, by the Tuesday
before each hike, and will be told then if there is space. We
MUST have and you will only be confirmed on the list when you
have provided
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For
each person, in advance: name, address, phone number, e-mail
(if possible) and any special needs or disabilities;
Everyone needs photo id
(driver’s license or passport) on the day to enter the base.
Also whether you can drive and how many fit in your car in
total.
Signed waiver form in advance for each
participant.
All Drivers must also have provided in
advance: copies of proof of auto registration, current
insurance, and a photo copy of a valid California Drivers
License.
Please be advised:
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Drinking water
will not be available.
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Bring layers,
liquids, snacks & sunscreen.
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Smoking is not
allowed on the base.
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There will be no
restroom facilities available once we enter the station,
until we return to BART.
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Any emergency
need for medical assistance would likely require the tour to
be cut short.
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The City’s
License from the Navy is only for public access to the
Station on paved roads. This means that we can’t have people
climbing down into the creek, or up hillsides. You must stay
with the group.
Meet: at 7:15 am at the North Concord BART
Station where we will consolidate cars to simplify the
process. If you have been told you’re on the list, meet at the
North Concord/Martinez BART station, at the south end (furthest
from the station) of the parking lot. The station is also served
by County Connection routes 108, 117, and 127.
We will have a wait list for any responses over
30 If for some reason you have signed up and then
can’t make the hike, please let us know as soon as possible.
RSVP, return waivers, more info contact Save
Mount Diablo, 1901 Olympic Blvd., Suite 220, Walnut Creek, CA
94596
TEL (925) 947-3535 FAX (925) 947-0642 smdinfo@savemountdiablo.org
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