Vertical climb: +2723 ft
Major climbs: Marsh Creek Road, Morgan Territory (North)
Rest stops: Morgan Territory, Danville
Route sheet: Morgan Territory (HIA) [29K]
A ride circling the foothills of Mount Diablo. Ride through Clayton and the ranch country surrounding Marsh Creek Springs, then tackle a challenging but shaded and picturesque climb of Morgan Territory. Hard work pays off with "the Plunge" on the eastern side of the Black Hills towards Livermore. The ride continues on a counter-clockwise path through Danville and ends at the Walnut Creek BART station.