# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beat the Midsummer Heat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: Join us for an early morning hike in Walnut Creek's backyard.About this EventWe’ll get an early start at Howe-Homestead Park, the little gem of a park in Walnut Creek, and follow the Kovar Trail into Shell Ridge Open Space, where we’ll watch the morning become day. The hike transitions from a narrow green corridor in the suburbs to the expanses of Mt Diablo foothills. This lollipop hike is about three miles long with mostly gentle grades. Parking and bathrooms are available at Howe-Homestead. Be sure to dress in layers and wear sturdy boots or shoes; bring plenty of water, and a snack.Participant Limit: 20 peopleLand: Walnut Creek Open SpaceRating: Easy/ModerateDistance: 3.2 milesElevation change: 490 feetLeader: Steve & Carolyn Balling, Save Mount Diablo Hike LeadersMeet: Howe Homestead Park, 2950 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596GPS Coordinates: 37.90049779855997, -122.04792515396417Directions: From Interstate 680, take Ygnacio Valley Road, then turn right onto Walnut Blvd.(Photo by Steve Balling)FAQsAre dogs allowed on Discover Diablo hikes?No. Some Discover Diablo hikes take place on land owned by other organizations (such as Mount Diablo State Park & East Bay Regional Park lands) and many of the trails on these properties have a strict no-dog policy.Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No. On the hike day, we will have a roster with your registration information on it. Please make sure to check in with the hike leader.Can I update my registration information?Yes. If you would like to change anything, please reach out to discoverdiablo@savemountdiablo.org.How can I contact the organizer with any questions?You can contact us at discoverdiablo@savemountdiablo.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/walnut-creek/beat-the-midsummer-heat/100001980588759295 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Howe Homestead Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Walnut Creek - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Howe Homestead Park - **lat**: 37.899702 - **long**: -122.0480539 - **full address**: Howe Homestead Park, 2950 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beat the Midsummer Heat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c9711220c314382c7e8f50a7af172652c4fc56335466f19595e37dcf4d513afc-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc2a88a-gmir.jpg?v=1769227217 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beat the Midsummer Heat being held? - **A:** Beat the Midsummer Heat takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am at Howe Homestead Park, 2950 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beat the Midsummer Heat? - **A:** Beat the Midsummer Heat is organized by Discover Diablo. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Beat the Midsummer Heat", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c9711220c314382c7e8f50a7af172652c4fc56335466f19595e37dcf4d513afc-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc2a88a-gmir.jpg?v=1769227217", "startDate": "2026-07-11", "endDate": "2026-07-11", "url": "https://allevents.in/walnut-creek/beat-the-midsummer-heat/100001980588759295", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Howe Homestead Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2950 Walnut Boulevard", "postalCode": "94596", "addressLocality": "Walnut Creek", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.899702", "longitude": "-122.0480539" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for an early morning hike in Walnut Creek's backyard.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-01", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-11", "validFrom": "2026-09-01", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/walnut-creek/beat-the-midsummer-heat/100001980588759295" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-01", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/walnut-creek/beat-the-midsummer-heat/100001980588759295", "price": 0, "name": "RSVP" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Discover Diablo", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/discover-diablo/23204361", "description": "Save Mount Diablo's mission is to forever preserve the remaining natural lands on and around Mount Diablo, and to connect Mount Diablo to the rest of the Diablo Range.We achieve our mission through a conservation approach that integrates perpetual land preservation, advocacy, stewardship, land use planning, and education programs. 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