AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+ years old

Come explore the magical trails from Smith Canyon into Mount Diablo’s beautiful Curry Canyon via mountain bike. Enjoy gorgeous views and the feeling of wildness as we travel alone in this breathtaking preserve. The sites we’ll visit are some of Save Mount Diablo’s most important conserved lands. Save Mount Diablo is now working to connect these lands (Smith Canyon, Curry Canyon Lower 200, and Upper 560) into Mount Diablo State Park to create a beautiful loop and what could become the eastern entrance into Mount Diablo State Park.

Because of the very serious environmental issues like the climate crisis and mass species extinction event underway, we at Save Mount Diablo have been trying to respectfully reach more groups of people and invite them into our conservation tent so that we can build more momentum, and appreciation, for conservation. We desperately need more types of people on the side of conservation, not less. For example, with our free Discover Diablo educational outings program, we have added rock climbing, mountain biking, and bilingual hikes this year so as to invite more outdoor user groups, different peoples and ethnic groups in to be educated about conservation and join our conservation team. Nature needs us all now!

Bring a mask, snacks, water, a well-functioning mountain bike, and your bike helmet.

Heavy rain cancels.

Participants will be required to accept our COVID-19 Protocol (available during registration).

This event is limited to 10 participants.

Land: Save Mount Diablo

Rating: Intermediate/Advanced (Please note that this event includes a steep climb and is not recommended for beginners)

Distance: 10 miles

Elevation change: 2,800’

Leaders: Sean Burke, Save Mount Diablo Land Programs Director

Meet: Smith Canyon – 4900 Morgan Territory Rd, Clayton, CA 94517

GPS Coordinates: 37.874988949993785, -121.86389354532193

(Photo by Mike Anciaux)

FAQs

 Are 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.