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Planning to bike through the trails of Mount Diablo? Each year, thousands of cyclists enjoy the challenge of Mount Diablo’s trails and the beauty of its views. Mountain biking is…

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…

Located south of Tracy and west of the town of Patterson, Del Puerto Canyon is a unique part of the Diablo Range. Visitors to the area enter a special place,…

There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. —Rachel Carson Jaw-dropping views, rolling hills, colorful flowers in…

With open grasslands, towering rocky cliffs, and high peaks, Mount Diablo is a bird’s paradise. Over Mount Diablo’s cliffs and valleys, some of the most iconic North American raptors can…

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…

Soaring over mountains, deserts, and forests, the California condor’s 10-foot wingspan means it can fly hundreds of miles in a day—even the length of the entire Diablo Range. Before it…

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.…