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WALKS ON THE
CONCORD NAVAL WEAPONS STATION
Sat., March 27,
7:15am to noon –Bailey Road South (4 miles roundtrip, 300’
elevation gain)
See the video of the hike
here
Saturday,
April 17, 7:15 am to noon – Northern Foothills (4.5 miles
roundtrip, 580’ elevation gain)
Hike is full with waiting list
Saturday May 8,
7:15 am to noon – The BART Station Hills (4.5 miles roundtrip,
175’ elevation gain)
Hike is full with
waiting list
Fee: None; the
walks are free. Sponsors:
Walks are
organized by Save Mount Diablo and co-sponsored by the Community
Coalition for a Sustainable Concord and the City of Concord; the
first hike is also co-sponsored by Bay Nature magazine, the
third hike is co-sponsored by East Bay Housing Organizations.
This is a rare opportunity to take a walk at the Concord Naval
Weapons Station. 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 has been
approved and land use planning will continue for several years.
Walks are limited to 40 people and are full with waiting lists.
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.
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Signed waiver form in advance for each
participant.
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Whether you can drive and how many fit in your car in total.
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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
40 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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