Sand Hill, Short Ridge, Tatcan, Shady Slope Loop

Trail in Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve · Contra Costa County, California (East Bay)

4.6 mi · Loop.

A longer loop that climbs Sand Hill Trail, follows Short Ridge past a fence to Old Blackhawk Rd, links Laurelwood and Tatcan Trails, then returns via Shady Slope; wide, exposed paths open onto ridge views of Mt. Diablo and the valley.

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