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On May 5th, the Contra Costa Sustainability Exchange met at Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve for a fun and informative hike led by our Senior Land Use Manager, Juan Pablo Galván…

Winter Showers Lead to Spring Flowers As more and more of Mount Diablo’s flowers continue to bloom, we’re celebrating an extraordinary spring thanks to the seemingly endless rainfall of the…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—On March 29, Save Mount Diablo will officially open the Knobcone Point to Riggs Canyon trail connection. This section of trail winds through the upper 560 acres…

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’re looking for a good spot for your next post-rain hike or mountain-biking trip, then you’ve come to the right place. The rain has subsided for now, and the…

CONTRA COSTA, STANISLAUS, AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES—Explore some of the East Bay’s premiere hiking and natural areas with Save Mount Diablo in 2023, including places rarely open to the public.…

Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton Connecting to Nature and Building Habitat We held a Conservation Collaboration Agreement (CCA) with De La Salle students at Mangini Ranch as part of…

Spend a gorgeous morning or evening hiking or biking on Lime Ridge’s Ohlone Trail. Travel through chaparral and oak woodlands in the Mount Diablo foothills as you enjoy panoramic views…

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

Amble along Round Valley Creek and search for wildlife on this family-friendly trail. This out-and-back trail is great for spotting wildlife and learning about local history. Distance: 4.8 miles Elevation…