April 22 to 25, 2026
Be Among the Few to Experience This Unique Trip
Four Days Diablo is a “gently roughing it” camping trip that leads you on an adventure through rarely seen Mount Diablo landscapes, including Save Mount Diablo’s very own signature 1,080-acre property and field station, Curry Canyon Ranch.
The most luxurious camping experience filled with discovery awaits you closer to home than you ever thought.
This route follows the 31-mile Diablo Trail across a patchwork of six regional parks and preserves linking from Walnut Creek to Livermore.
Each day as you tour and examine the majestic wild lands, our crew hauls your gear and sets up the next camp while talented local chefs, from restaurants like Postino, create an amazing evening meal.
Your day pack will seem light as you learn about the natural and human history that you will encounter on each day of the hike.
When you stroll into camp for the evening, you’re met with cool drinks and, after sunset, a delicious dinner prepared by talented East Bay chefs. After dinner, local experts will tell stories about your journey—the spectacular scenery, the natural and cultural history.
Picture sparkling streams flowing down canyons below spectacular mountain peaks, a castle of rocks across the way.
As you leave civilization behind, you notice eagles and falcons flying above a western box canyon riddled with hundreds of caves, wildflower meadows, and dense woodland views uninterrupted for many miles.
With brilliant sun above and cloud-filled valleys below, the snow-covered range shines in the distance.
Given that more than 7 million people live in the Bay Area and that we’ll be located within an hour’s drive to a major metropolis, you’ll hardly believe our path will cross only two paved roads during our escape to this natural wonderland.
Come get lost in nature with us, right here in our own backyard.
Contact us now with interest for Four Days Diablo 2026.
Tickets are $2000 per person.
Email us at fourdaysdiablo@savemountdiablo.org to register.
All proceeds benefit Save Mount Diablo’s land preservation programs.
Read on to view maps of the route and its elevation profile, and to check out photo galleries from past trips.
Four Days Diablo Partners
Want to Become a Sponsor?
There are many ways to partner with Save Mount Diablo, and we are always happy to discuss sponsorship customized to fit your business. Please reach out to Sam Kading, Assistant Development Director, for more information.
Sam Kading
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Four Days on the Diablo Trail
This route generally follows the 31-mile Diablo Trail from Walnut Creek to Brentwood. We’ve broken it down by an overview of the whole route, the daily routes, and the elevation profile. (Click the images below to enlarge.)
Route Overview
Daily Route
Elevation Profile
Photo Galleries
View Galleries from Past Trips
Four Days Diablo FAQ
We will cancel the hike if there is heavy wind or rain, extreme heat, fire, or any red flag warnings.
Guests provide their own camping gear such as tents, bedding, and personal supplies. Hikers also bring medium-sized backpacks suitable for a day-hike to carry their provided water, lunch, and snacks for the hike. (Our Four Days Diablo Team transports the rest of the gear between campsites.) For clothing, we recommend long pants, sunscreen, and a hat. Dress in layers, and we suggest sturdy hiking boots. Hikers will receive a thorough informational packet and attend an in-person Orientation to ensure all are well prepared for the experience.
Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the event on Wednesday morning, which starts at Howe Homestead in Walnut Creek. A shuttle is provided from the hike end point on Saturday to the Save Mount Diablo office in Walnut Creek, where guests should arrange to be picked up on Saturday afternoon. As hikers are out of cell service most of the hike, it is not possible to call a rideshare or taxi until we are back in Walnut Creek. It is best to arrange for transportation in advance.
Due to the family style nature of our meals, we are only able to guarantee accommodation for vegetarian diets, and ask that you notify us at least 30 days in advance. If you have a food allergy, please note it in your registration forms and we will communicate it with the chefs and our Four Days Diablo team. Due to the rustic nature of our outdoor kitchen, we are unable to promise that a meal will be free of one particular ingredient, but we will do our best to accommodate. We kindly ask that you also let your server know on the day of the event so they communicate with the culinary team, and point out any dishes that you should avoid.
Upon registration, you will start to receive event information and Prep Hike details over the months leading up to the hike. About two weeks prior to your event, you will receive an email with directions to the meeting location and finalized event details. Once you’ve made a reservation, make sure you allow emails from fourdaysdiablo@savemountdiablo.org in your spam settings so you don’t miss any further communication.
Tickets are $2000 USD ($1000 deposit, $1000 balance). Four Days Diablo tickets include all meals, beverages, and snacks while you are on the trail; multiple hiking guides and a professional photographer; a team to provide support and transport your camping gear; and shuttle transportation to Walnut Creek after the last day of the hike. For each dinner, we collaborate with a celebrated local chef to prepare a delicious meal. Dinner is served family-style and happy hour precedes each dinner, with a variety of appetizers and beverages available.
Contact us now with interest for Four Days Diablo 2026.
Tickets are $2000 per person.
Email us at fourdaysdiablo@savemountdiablo.org to join our Advanced Notice List.
All proceeds benefit Save Mount Diablo’s land preservation programs.
Read on to view maps of the route and its elevation profile, and to check out photo galleries from past trips.
Yes, if an event is sold out and you wish to be notified if more tickets become available, please email fourdaysdiablo@savemountdiablo.org to join the waitlist. Make sure you allow emails from fourdaysdiablo@savemountdiablo.org in your spam settings so you don’t miss any further communication.
The deposit and balance are fully refundable up to 14 days after you book, provided it is at least 60 days prior to the event start date, (February 22, 2026.) Within 60 days of the event and after the 14-day window, all payments are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend for any reason, your payment (both deposit and balance) may be applied as a credit toward attending Four Days Diablo 2027. This credit is valid only for the 2027 event and will expire if not used for the following year’s Four Days Diablo.
Contact us now with interest for Four Days Diablo 2026.
Tickets are $2000 per person.
Email us at fourdaysdiablo@savemountdiablo.org to join our
Advanced Notice List.
All proceeds benefit Save Mount Diablo’s land preservation programs.
