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Mount Diablo State Park is a state park in California.


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  1. 1
    Eagle Peak Loop via Mitchell Rock Trail and Mitchell Canyon Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.1 mi
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    Mount Diablo Loop from Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 13.4 mi
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    Juniper Campground Loop via Meridian Ridge Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.2 mi
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    Donner Canyon Falls Trail Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.3 mi
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    Donner Canyon Road Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.4 mi
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    Mount Diablo Loop via Summit Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.5 mi
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    Eagle Peak Loop via Back Creek Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.1 mi
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    Twin Peaks Loop via Mitchell Rock Trail and Eagle Peak Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.7 mi
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    Wall Point Loop via Wall Pt. Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.9 mi
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    Diablo 17.3 Mile Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 17.3 mi
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    GMS3507 2 weeks, 2 days 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 4 months 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.
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    gr8leg8 8 months, 3 weeks ago
    Track (9/4/21, 10:04:16AM)
    One of our standard walks
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    canbrock 10 months, 3 weeks 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 1 year, 11 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 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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    shayes82 2 years ago
    Diablo North Peak
    Lots of quail, turkeys, waterfalls, and a clearly marked trail. Decent shade but very hot in summer.
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    ahlfie 2 years, 4 months ago
    falls trail
    Best in April
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    ahlfie 2 years, 9 months ago
    eagle peak
    Great hike in spring or fall
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    ahlfie 2 years, 11 months ago
    French trail
    One of the best spring hikes on Mount Diablo April being time to go
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    Alan Uong 2 years, 11 months ago
    Mitchell Canyon to Bunch of Peaks
    Extremely challenging. Bring plenty of water!
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    Jacob 3 years ago
    Great strenuous hike, possibly the last spring like weather before the dry heat sets in. Still many wildflowers, with rattle snakes and hawks around.
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    Ht4christ 1 day, 13 hours ago
    Track (5/22/22, 10:59:12AM)
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    neillnorman 2 months ago
    Mt. Diablo
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    calitros 2 months, 1 week ago
    Track Real man & Real woman Mt Diablo hike
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    bauntyby 2 months, 2 weeks ago
    Mt. Diablo Loop
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    Ateş 3 months ago
    Eagle Peak and Mt Diablo Falls Hike
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    kbenton00 3 months, 1 week ago
    Mt. Diablo hike (2/12/22)
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    Trese Owens 3 months, 3 weeks ago
    Diablo loop
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    indyandersonca 3 months, 3 weeks ago
    Mt Diablo - Regency Gate
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    ricky.reusser 3 months, 3 weeks ago
    3 x North Diablo via Diabolical
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    suruti94 4 months ago
    Mount Diablo summit via Mitchell canyon
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    parsboy59 4 months, 3 weeks ago
    Track (1/2/22, 8:18:22AM)
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    chris.diaz2002 4 months, 3 weeks ago
    North Peak Loop
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    ifeng2015 4 months, 3 weeks ago
    Track (1/1/22, 7:23:03AM)
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    bauntyby 5 months ago
    Mt. Diablo Waterfalls
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    chris.tseng 5 months, 4 weeks ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    pacrealplan 6 months, 1 week ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    nathankinfo 6 months, 3 weeks ago
    Track (10/31/21, 14:40:10)
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    enadrews 8 months ago
    Eagle Peak Trail and dear flat
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    enadrews 8 months, 3 weeks ago
    Waterfall Trail
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    christian_hagmann 10 months, 3 weeks ago
    Track (7/4/21, 9:40:49AM)
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    Niki Dupree 11 months, 2 weeks ago
    Mount Diablo Eagle peak (6/9/21, 10:16:09AM)
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    Allderdice 11 months, 3 weeks ago
    Mount Diablo Summit Via Mitchell Canyon Staging Area
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    davidandrew.kim 11 months, 3 weeks ago
    Mt Diablo Loop with Bane
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    nealsongny2015 1 year ago
    Track (2021/5/2, 9:06:05AM)
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    jusong.chen 1 year ago
    Mt Diablo 4 Peaks day hike 5/2/21
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    Al Gl 1 year, 1 month ago
    Track (4/18/21, 9:49:12AM)
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    Cheng 1 year, 1 month ago
    My Diablo 5peaks
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    lemieuxrenee1 1 year, 1 month ago
    Summit Trail to Diablo Valley Overlook, Contra Costa County, CA, USA
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    akram.mellice 1 year, 1 month ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    omtek3 1 year, 1 month ago
    Mount Diablo, Grand Loop via Prospector Gap
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    jennyhuam 1 year, 1 month ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    calicooldude88 1 year, 2 months ago
    Mount Diablo
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    pilotomisionero 1 year, 2 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    mbrucker 1 year, 2 months ago
    Juniper to Summit Trail Loop (2/27/21, 12:28:40PM)
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    dv_sander 1 year, 3 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    YashpalSingh 1 year, 3 months ago
    Eagle Peak Loop via Mitchell Rock Trail and Mitchell Canyon Road
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    bless_this_mess 1 year, 3 months ago
    Grand Loop at Mt Diablo
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    bless_this_mess 1 year, 3 months ago
    Grand Loop at Mt Diablo
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    bless_this_mess 1 year, 4 months ago
    Grand Loop at Mt Diablo
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    bless_this_mess 1 year, 4 months ago
    Grand Loop at Mt Diablo
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    Veronika 1 year, 4 months ago
    Track (1/23/21, 9:15:54AM)
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    nursejenspring 1 year, 4 months ago
    Eagle Peak
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    gallegosbere 1 year, 5 months ago
    Track (12/19/20, 13:41:40)
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    tobi9811 1 year, 5 months ago
    Track (12/13/20, 8:09:53AM)
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    Alan Uong 1 year, 6 months ago
    Diablo with Cindy
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    ejsjlopez 1 year, 6 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    randeehindman 1 year, 9 months ago
    Donner Canyon Road Loop
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    brockcsira 1 year, 10 months ago
    Mt Diablo summit!
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    minotocustoms 1 year, 10 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    Daniel 1 year, 10 months ago
    Mitchell Canyon to Mt. Diablo summit
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    km.rauta.k7 1 year, 11 months ago
    My Olympia
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    ndnamaky 1 year, 11 months ago
    All the bigguns
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    the5baileys 1 year, 12 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    joeldecosta1 2 years ago
    My diablo 05/16/20
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    Renata 2 years ago
    Mount Olympia
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    flgymgirl02 2 years ago
    Donner Canyon Road Loop
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    indyandersonca 2 years ago
    Mt Diablo - Regency Gate
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    lydiacontrerasmachin 2 years ago
    North Peak Loop
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    Michael 2 years, 2 months ago
    MArry Bowerman Trail
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    anthonydecosta 2 years, 2 months ago
    Mt. Diablo 15m Quadruple Peak
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    devin.tmail 2 years, 2 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop via Juniper Trail and Summit Trail
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    cascholz 2 years, 2 months ago
    Grand Loop Diablo State Park
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    akoller85 2 years, 3 months ago
    Juniper Trail to Meridian Ridge Road
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    ryanandresen4 2 years, 3 months ago
    Waterfall Loop
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    Mdoremus123 2 years, 4 months ago
    Track (1/15/20, 11:32:12AM)
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    ryanandresen4 2 years, 4 months ago
    Waterfall Loop
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    ryanandresen4 2 years, 4 months ago
    Waterfall Loop
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    Justin 2 years, 4 months ago
    Clayton to Olympia
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    al 2 years, 5 months ago
    Donner Canyon Road Loop
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    Baubeau 2 years, 7 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    phoover2001 2 years, 8 months ago
    Juniper Campground Loop via Meridian Ridge Road
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    bhanu.adhikari 2 years, 8 months ago
    Mount Diablo Loop
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    byrthwold 2 years, 10 months ago
    Mount Olympia
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    byrthwold 2 years, 10 months ago
    Donner Canyon Road Loop
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    Ateş 2 years, 10 months ago
    Track (6/30/19, 10:21:28)
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    gauridesai719 2 years, 11 months ago
    Visitor Center to Meridian Ridge, Contra Costa County, CA, USA
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    hklucy25 2 years, 11 months ago
    Track (6/8/19, 09:55:2)
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    california.ericwsmith 2 years, 11 months ago
    Track (5/27/19, 7:12:06AM)
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    tuvshin_sobo 2 years, 11 months ago
    Oak Road to Donner Canyon Road, Contra Costa County, CA, USA
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    mishibelle 2 years, 12 months ago
    Donner Creek Loop Trail.gpx
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    chi1749 3 years ago
    Eagle peak via back creek
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    jmichiel 3 years, 1 month ago
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    sajohnson2 3 years, 2 months ago
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