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Distance: 5.3 miles  Elevation gain: 500 feet  Difficulty: Moderate  Hiking time: 2.5 hours  Trail surface: Unpaved trails and single-track trail  Best season: Spring  Hours: 8 AM to sunset  Managing agency:…

Distance:  10.5 miles  Elevation gain:  2,500 feet  Difficulty: Advanced  Hiking time: Five to 10 hours on foot, two to three hours by bike  Trail surface: Unpaved trails and bike-legal single-track…

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is full of early California history. Although its main entrance features some great hikes, there are some gorgeous, lesser-known areas accessed from its eastern edge.…

The southern side of Mount Diablo can be a shady relief from the open grasslands, and its Curry Point makes for a great starting point for a more mellow summer…

Looking for your next adventure? Trek through the rolling hills of Black Diamond preserve on Lougher Loop. This loop is great for running, dog walking, looking for spring flowers, mountain…

If you were to ask us what the most challenging hike in Mount Diablo State Park is, this would be the answer. If you’re looking for an extremely challenging all-day…

Looking for a new way to summit Mount Diablo? Experience a great way to reach the top of Mount Diablo via this scenic route. Hikers travel through a variety of…

Check out the views from one of Mount Diablo’s less visited peaks! Those who summit Black Point are rewarded with beautiful views of Mount Diablo’s grasslands and Mitchell Canyon. Distance:…

Explore the south side of California’s second largest state park via Hunting Hollow Road. Distance: Six miles Elevation change: 417 feet Difficulty: Easy Hiking time: Three hours Trail surface: Dirt…

Watching the sun rise or set from open space, immersed in the sounds of wildlife, can be a wonderful experience. Spending time outdoors has innumerable physical and mental health benefits,…