Discover the Northern Diablo Range
Though close to home, the northern Diablo Range remains surprisingly wild. Its dramatic topography and ecological richness have earned it recognition as a biodiversity refuge.
From Mount Diablo’s summit, the protected lands of the northern range extend outward in a green and gold tapestry—an interconnected expanse that supports extraordinary wildlife and offers some of the best hiking in California.
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Group of hikers exploring Mount Diablo State Park. Photo by Scott Hein
What’s Inside the Northern Diablo Range Hiking Guide
This free download showcases some of the best trails, parks, and wilderness experiences across Mount Diablo and the northern portion of the range. Inside, you’ll find
🥾 Featured Hikes Where Conservation and Scenery Meet
Check out our carefully curated routes across
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Mount Diablo State Park
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Morgan Territory
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Curry Canyon
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Black Diamond Mines
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Los Vaqueros Watershed
. . . and other northern Diablo Range gems.
Discover beginner-friendly routes, challenging ridge climbs, lesser-known wilderness paths, and scenic loops across the northern Diablo Range.
Whether you’re looking for quiet oak woodlands, stunning summit climbs, spring wildflowers, or wildlife-rich corridors, this guide highlights trails that reflect the beauty and diversity of the northern range.
🦅 Wildlife and Ecology You’ll Encounter
The northern Diablo Range is home to
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The highest concentration of breeding golden eagles in the world
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Returning species such as tule elk and California condors, supported by the range’s habitat connectivity
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Rare and endemic species including unique native wildflowers
The guide helps hikers understand why this region is so ecologically significant.
📚 Local Natural and Cultural History
Discover the northern Diablo Range’s
- Indigenous history, including Yokuts and Ohlone connections
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Role as a biodiversity ark and one of California’s most important wildlife corridors
🌿 How to Hike As a Conservationist
A full overview of the seven Leave No Trace principles ensures your adventures help protect the land you love.
Pair of hikers on Knobcone Point Road. Photo by Scott Hein
About Save Mount Diablo
In 1971, Save Mount Diablo began with a single park and 6,788 protected acres on the slopes of Mount Diablo. Since then, through relentless advocacy, partnerships, and community support, protected lands have expanded dramatically.
Today, more than 50 parks and preserves stretch across over 120,000 acres from Walnut Creek to Livermore and Brentwood—an interconnected system of open space that continues to grow.
Save Mount Diablo’s cause: To forever preserve the natural lands on and around Mount Diablo—and to connect Mount Diablo to the rest of the Diablo Range.
Your engagement helps power this vision.
Hikers admire an unprecedented view of Mount Diablo on a gorgeous day. Photo by Scott Hein
Start Exploring. Start Protecting.
Download the Northern Diablo Range Hiking Guide
Whether you’re a hiker, a naturalist, a birder, or someone discovering the Diablo Range for the first time, this guide will deepen your understanding and enrich your experience—while helping you explore responsibly.
👉 Download your free hiking guide now and begin your adventure.
Your next trail—and the future of the Diablo Range—starts here.