Save Mount Diablo is thrilled to announce the opening of 3.17 miles of publicly accessible trails through the upper portion of Curry Canyon Ranch. These trails connect directly to Knobcone Point Road, further expanding access to Mount Diablo’s southeastern wilderness.

Two of these new trails officially opened to the public on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Expanding Access: More Than Seven Miles of New Trails

In the past three years, Save Mount Diablo has added more than seven miles of trails for public use:

• 3.17 miles at our signature Curry Canyon Ranch property
• More than four miles at our Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve

In 2023, we unveiled a trail connection through Mount Diablo’s Knobcone Point area, linking Balancing Rock to Riggs Canyon. This marked the first legal public access to this region in nearly a century!

Discover New Loops and Scenic Adventures

With the new trails at Curry Canyon Ranch, visitors can now enjoy multiple loop options, each offering solitude, expansive vistas, and opportunities for wildlife encounters.

Featured Loops:

1. Curry Point to Oyster Point Loop including Riggs Canyon

2. Curry Point to Knobcone Point Trail Loop

• Includes Curry Canyon Road in loop
• Approximately 7.5 miles with 1,300 feet of elevation gain

3. Curry Point to Knobcone Point Trail Loop (Alternate Route)

• Includes Curry Cave Trail and Grizzly Bear Road
• Approximately six miles with 1,300 feet of elevation gain

4. Curry Point to Finley Road Loops

• Long, challenging routes with breathtaking views

Enhancing Trail Safety and Experience

Our stewardship volunteers and staff have worked diligently to make these trails safe and enjoyable:

• Installed new gates and informational signage
• Removed old gates and dead trees to reduce fire risks
• Pruned tree branches and shrubs for better visibility

Visitors are reminded to help protect the area’s unique habitat by cleaning bike tires and hiking boots to prevent the spread of the Phytophthora pathogen, which threatens native plants.

More Than a Decade in the Making

This project stems from Save Mount Diablo’s acquisition of the 1,080-acre Curry Canyon Ranch in 2013. Over the years, we’ve worked tirelessly to create opportunities for the public to explore this highly biodiverse area, which includes knobcone pine forests, rocky cliffs, and sweeping views of Mount Diablo’s peaks and the Sacramento Valley.

Opening these trails not only enhances public access but also assists Mount Diablo State Park staff in managing the surrounding areas, such as Riggs Canyon.

Plan Your Visit

Experience Mount Diablo’s wildest and most rugged side. Whether you’re a hiker, runner, mountain biker, or equestrian, these new trails offer something for everyone.

Explore the Diablo Trail and many other trails in our region with Save Mount Diablo’s comprehensive regional trail map!

Join Us in Celebrating This Milestone

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who made this achievement possible.

Enjoy the journey, and we can’t wait to see you out on the trails!