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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…

Spring has already come and gone, but those who know where to look can still find wildflowers in full swing. Near the summit of Mount Diablo lies the Mary Bowerman Trail—an…

From learning about medicinal herbs found within Mitchell Canyon to scaling rocky cliffs in Pinnacles National Park, our Discover Diablo program has offered numerous and varied free excursions. Participants have…

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…