Neighborhood Path and Entryways

HVIA Neighborhood Path and Entryways ProjectParts of the 4.5-mile trail loop that gently meanders from Happy Valley Road at Mt. Diablo Blvd to Upper Happy Valley down to El Nido Ranch Road and through the EBMUD property across from the reservoir were built by HVIA in 1960 and are now maintained either through our advocating with the city for improvements or our getting out there and cleaning the path ourselves.

Along this path, you will see daffodils planted, wildflowers blooming, birdhouses dotting the landscape, and occasionally, debris being removed. Additionally, at the three entrances to our neighborhood, (Happy Valley Rd. at Deerhill Rd, Upper Happy Valley Rd. at El Nido Ranch Rd., and Glen Rd at N. Thompson Rd), you will see decorative rocks and native plantings to welcome you home. That’s all us!

If you have a green thumb or some ideas for making our neighborhood more beautiful, contact Mark at mark@hvia.org.

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