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  2. CA
  3. …East Bay
  4. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
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“Volcanoes formed this area. ”

Wendy Wheeler
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Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

1,570' 478 m

High

1,390' 424 m

Low

188' 57 m

Up

33' 10 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views

Description

You can enjoy views of Siesta Valley, which were formed by volcanic activity in the area. The trail is part of the self-guided tour of Round Top, and contains several stops to view geological formations.

Flora & Fauna

Hawks and lizards.

Contacts

Local Club: Regional Parks Foundation

Land Manager: East Bay Regional Park District (CA)

Shared By:

Wendy Wheeler
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#1

in Sibley Volcanic Region…

#273

in California

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Sign #8: "This huge, reddish-brown block of lava fell from the cliffs to the upper right. The lava cooled and hardened while it was still moving, resulting in dramatic fragmentation, known as "autobrecciation" (self broken)."
Jun 3, 2018 near Orinda, CA
Mount Diablo view
Nov 28, 2020 near Orinda, CA
Down to the stone maze
Nov 28, 2020 near Orinda, CA
Wind at the top
Jun 11, 2018 near Orinda, CA
Watch the sunset and moonrise
Jun 2, 2018 near Orinda, CA
Moon rising over the labyrinth
Jun 2, 2018 near Orinda, CA

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All Clear 92 days ago
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Jul 21, 2019
Beverly R
Oct 13, 2018
Valerie Norton
Lots of hiking around Round Top and tagging too: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2018/10/round-top-and-round-bottom.html

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