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Near the end of the ridge, a pleasant knoll offers exceptional views northwest of the twin summits of Mount Diablo (ssss1). The view northeast stretches toward the Delta area, where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers merge in a broad wetland area. The cities of Antioch and Pittsburg line its shores. A collection of wind turbines marks the low rise of Grizzly Island near the confluence of these two mighty rivers.

Mount Diablo looms in the distance as a hiker heads into Morgan Territory.

Continuing, the trail wraps around the ridge, heads south, and crosses shadier, more tree-covered slopes. Intermittent views look southeast toward Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Remain on Volvon Loop Trail as Valley View Trail splits left (3.0/1,770'), followed shortly by a connecting path. The trail climbs briefly, levels out in nice blue oak woodlands, and reaches another junction (3.5/1,840'). Continue straight on Volvon Trail, which passes the south junction for Valley View Trail on the left (3.8/1,840') and then quickly forks. Bear left on Blue Oak Trail, which undulates through shady and mature forest punctuated by twisting snags and other crusty specimens. Bear right on Hummingbird Trail (4.5/1,960') to quickly return to Volvon Trail, where you turn left.