indyandersonca 2 days, 16 hours ago

Mt. Diablo - Mitchell Canyon

Great cool weather hike. Bring poles.

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enabreu 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mount Diablo Loop

Started with the Mitchell Canyon side since it’s quicker and I didn’t know how the prior day’s rains would affect the trail. Made it to the summit rather quickly, so I was able to add on North Peak before heading on down to Eagle Peak and back to the Mitchell Canyon entrance. Trail conditions were excellent for the most part, except for a few muddy stretches on the Eagle Peak trail, especially near the bottom. There was a lot of ice and frost, in some areas even into the afternoon, so this was a very chilly hike! The creek was dry until about the second mile, where it began to have a trickle and a few small puddles, but after these next few rainy days, there may be enough water to reach the park entrance. I only took 1.5 liters of water, but should’ve had more. With the addition of North Peak, this hike came in at right about 15 miles with a little over 4000ft of elevation gain.

★ ★ ★ ★

GMS3507 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mount Diablo Grand Loop

Dig some online research to decide on this trail which includes lots of variety in geology, bird life, wild flowers and broad vistas. Arrived at the South Gate at 8am (when the booth opens) and parked near the Juniper Campsite. Recommend going counterclockwise around the loop, starting by heading for the summit on Juniper Trail (has some steep sections). The Summit Trail comes off the parking lot below the summit tower parking lot, crosses a hillside covered with red chert gravel and rocks before becoming the North Peak Trail. From Prospector’s Gap, the Bald Ridge Trail is a narrow path up that winds up on a ridge with great panoramas to the East and North. Head downhill through manzanita thickets then Head west on the fire road toward Deer Flat Road with woods of old blue oak. The final section is uphill, a little steep in places, but flattens out before you reach the Juniper Campsite.

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Leslie Nipps 1 year ago

Dana Hills Park Loop

The hills are vibrantly green and the Indian Warriors are just starting to bloom. The falls aren't super full due to our dry January, but all the creeks are running. A gorgeous day with lots of hikers -- this area has gotten quite popular over the last few years. I love this hike and have done it many times -- for me, the just right combination of length, elevation gain, and stunning local beauty.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

gr8leg8 1 year, 4 months ago

Track (9/4/21, 10:04:16AM)

One of our standard walks

★ ★

canbrock 1 year, 7 months ago

Mt Olympia (6/30/21, 5:15:31PM)

I’m giving this trip 5 stars because I finished it. Lol We did this in less than 3 hours at the END of our work days. It was definitely a tough one, but the view was incredible. First mile is easy compared to the middle two. Definitely bring poles, it is STEEP with loose dirt in many spots (would have died without them). Long light pants are probably a good idea with the amount of poison oak on the trail. All in all a good short/tough hike. If we started earlier, definitely would have felt motivated to climb all peaks. The view from the top is incredible. Don’t forget to grab a beer and burger at Ed’s Mudville Grill after, you’ve earned it.

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bogart07 2 years, 7 months ago

Mitchell Canyon Creek to Uncle Sam Canyon, Contra Costa County, CA, USA

A great, pretty intense hike for the bay area!

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Richard Nicoll 2 years, 8 months ago

Eagle Peak / Back Creek Trail

Wonderful hike this time of year. Great views while climbing up to Eagle Peak. One of the best trails to see Coulter Pines and contrast with Grey Pines. Saw numerous wildflowers including many Mount Diablo Globe Lilies on Back Creek Trail

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