Hikes in the Diablo Range

Discover the Diablo Range

The Diablo Range stretches over 200 miles from the Carquinez Strait to the southern edges of California’s Central Valley, encompassing a diverse landscape of rolling foothills, rugged peaks, and hidden canyons.

This vast, often overlooked mountain range is home to rare wildlife, sweeping wildflower blooms, and some of the most breathtaking views in northern and central California.

At Save Mount Diablo, our mission extends beyond protecting Mount Diablo itself—we are working to expand conservation efforts across the entire Diablo Range.

Through strategic partnerships, land acquisitions, and land use advocacy, we’ve grown our focus to 12 additional counties, ensuring the preservation of this vital ecosystem for future generations.

After more than 50 years of advocacy and stewardship for the 120,000 acres we have protected thus far, we want to highlight some of the most spectacular hikes found throughout the Diablo Range.

We have categorized hikes by region, so you can easily navigate and experience the beauty of this landscape firsthand.

Explore by Region

We have organized our recommended Diablo Range hikes into the following regions:

• Mount Diablo / North of Altamont Pass
  • North
  • South
  • East
  • West
• South of Altamont Pass
  • Alameda County
  • San Benito County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Stanislaus County

Whether you’re looking for a challenging summit trek, a peaceful valley stroll, or a chance to spot wildlife in remote wilderness, these hikes showcase the best of what the Diablo Range has to offer.

Mount Diablo Region / North of Altamont Pass

Mount Diablo—North

1. Black Point Trail

2. Donner Canyon and the Falls Trail

3. Five Peaks

4. Grand Loop

5. Lougher Loop in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

6. Marsh Creek Regional Trail

7. Mary Bowerman Trail

8. Mitchell Canyon

9. Mount Diablo Summit

10. Mount Olympia and North Peak

11. Ohlone Trail in Lime Ridge Open Space

12. Old Homestead Loop in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

13. Shoreline Loop Trails in Contra Loma Regional Park

14. Star Mine Trail Loop in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

15. Stewartville to Ridge Trail Loop in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

16. Trail through Time

17. Twin Peaks

 

Mount Diablo—South

1. Curry Point Loop

2. Curry to Knobcone to Oyster Point Loop

3. Knobcone Point to Riggs Canyon

4. Sentinel Rock Starting at Rock City 

 

Mount Diablo—East

1. Condor, Prairie Falcon, Volvon, and Valley View Trails in Morgan Territory Regional Preserve

2. Fox Tail Trail and Miwok Trail in Round Valley Regional Preserve

3. Marsh Creek Regional Trail

 

Mount Diablo—West

1. Burma Road

2. Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

3. Juniper Trail to Summit Trail Loop

4. Lafayette Ridge Trail in Briones Regional Park

5. Madrone Canyon

6. Pine Canyon

7. Shell Ridge Open Space from Howe Homestead Park

8. Shell Ridge Open Space: Ridge Top Trail

9. Sugarloaf Open Space

 

South of Altamont Pass

Alameda County

1. East Shore/Ridgeline Loop in Del Valle Regional Park

2. Murrieta Falls in Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve

 

San Benito County

1. High Peaks Trail Loop in Pinnacles National Park

 

Santa Clara County

1. Hunting Hollow in Henry W. Coe State Park

 

Stanislaus County

1. Del Puerto Canyon

 

More to Come

We’ll continue expanding this list as we feature more hikes on our website, acquire new parcels, and build new trails–ensuring even greater access to this incredible landscape. As our presence grows throughout 12 more counties, so too will the opportunities to explore and protect this vital range.

Questions? Please contact communications@savemountdiablo.org.

Enjoy exploring the trails that make our corner of the world so special!