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Big Hike: Creepy Crawlies Edition
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Overview
Status Normal
Start Time Oct 13, 2024 (Sunday)
End Time
Location Mt. Diablo - See Directions Below -
Category Standard Event
Club Urban Diversion
Region Social Club East Bay
Sharing All Clubs
Event Host Brian Low
Max Attendees 20
Max Guests User Max
Cost Range $0.00 - $5.00
Let's go on an epic hike for tarantula mating season at Mount Diablo! Don't worry, it's not dangerous. Ever thought about going on a hike and suddenly finding yourself in an eight-legged love story? During tarantula mating season, those trails are transformed into the ultimate spider singles mixer, with male tarantulas out and about searching for their perfect match. So lace up your boots, keep an eye on the ground, and enjoy the fascinating (and slightly creepy) spectacle of nature's matchmaking in action!
 
Basic Details:

Big Hike: 
Creepy Crawlies

We're going to go out on the hunt to find some tarantulas! 

 


Join UD for a unique hike. If we're successful, this will be an aracnaphobes nightmare...
 
 

What to Expect:

Picture this: a sunlit hike up Mt. Diablo with the goal of spotting some of nature's most intriguing bachelors—male tarantulas during their mating season. As you trek along the trails, you'll see these gentle giants scurrying about, completely harmless to humans and more interested in finding a lady love than bothering hikers. Their dark, furry bodies stand out against the golden grass, making them easier to spot. So, pack your curiosity and perhaps a camera, because this hike promises a unique and fascinating glimpse into the wild world of tarantula romance.

 

 

Event Includes: 

  • A great nature loving host to lead you on a hike and help you spot tarantulas 
  • A challenging hike through the East Bay mountains 
    • 7.7 miles with 2,208 ft of elevation gain 
  • Snacks
  • UD friends to share in this creep crawly experience with 
  • A beautiful trail with amazing views of the East Bay

 


What to bring:  

  • Hiking boots/ shoes
  • Lunch
  • Flashlight/head lamp
  • Warm layers 
  • Hiking shoes 
  • Water requirements:
    • 80°-90° = minimum 2L of H2O
      >90° = minimum 3L of H2O
      This is a firm requirement; not enough H2O = no go

       

Attire: Casual, comfortable. Layers!  It's always a good idea to carry an insulating layer and a headlamp on all hikes just in case of emergency.  

 

See you on the trail

This hike is NOT dog friendly unfortunately.

 

 
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