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On the morning of May 14, 2024, smoke drifted into the sky on the northern side of Mount Diablo. California State Parks personnel were conducting the park’s first prescribed burn…

Few laws in California are as important for conservation as the California Environmental Quality Act.  “The Act has saved critical natural resources, protected public health, averted public safety disasters, provided…

Mount Diablo and the Diablo Range offer an abundance of diverse trails catering to hikers of all experience levels, providing enchanting journeys filled with natural surprises. And right now is…

Winter Is a Great Time for a Road Ride on Mount Diablo  Riding a bicycle up to the summit of Mount Diablo is an unforgettable experience. And during the winter…

Distance: Four miles Elevation gain: 1,100 feet Difficulty: Moderate Hiking time: Two to four hours Trail surface: Unpaved trails, fire roads Best season: Winter or spring Hours: 8 AM to…

WALNUT CREEK, CA—On December 7th, Mount Diablo’s Beacon will be relit by a survivor of Pearl Harbor supported by a Save Mount Diablo team. The Sons and Daughters of Pearl…

Accept the Donated Viera–North Peak and CEMEX Properties for Starters CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—Mount Diablo State Park hasn’t added a new property since 2007—16 years ago. For eight years, Save…

Just three populations of the critically endangered annual Eriogonum truncatum, or Mount Diablo buckwheat, are known to exist in the wild, and their exact locations are all tightly held secrets.  …

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…

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…