Lime Ridge Open Space

Featured hike
Mile:
0.0: Start at the Contra Costa Canal Trail on the east side of Citrus. Walk a few feet on the paved path, cross a massive water aqueduct, and you'll reach a signed junction. Turn right. Almost immediately, turn left, following the signs for the California Riding and Hiking Trail.
0.1: You'll pass the end of Navaronne Way, on the left. Walk through the first gate, then turn right and walk through a second gate, entering the open space. After you pass the information sign, stay to the left on the fire road as another trail veers right.
0.6: Junction. Take a soft left.
1.0: Junction at a saddle. Turn left.
1.2: Junction. Turn left.
1.5: Junction. Bear right.
1.5: Junction. Turn left just before the fence line.
1.6: Gate out of the preserve. Retrace your steps back to the trailhead.
1.7: Back at the trailhead.

Getting there:
From Highway 24/680 in Contra Costa County, exit Ygnacio Valley Road (exit 46b). Drive east on Ygnacio Valley Road for about 6 miles, then turn north (left) onto Oak Grove. Drive one block, then turn right on Citrus Avenue. Drive about 1 mile north on Citrus, and park on the side of the street near where the Contra Costa Canal Trail crosses the road.

Read about this hike in more detail and view photos at http://www.bahiker.com/eastbayhikes/limeridge.html


© 2002 Jane Huber/Bay Area Hiker