The Hidden Summit
It was a smoke filled, hot as Hades kind of day by early afternoon (Appropriate for Devil’s Mountain). In the…
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All logged hikes for Mount Diablo (San Francisco Bay Area).
Rise like a Phoenix!
We started the hike at 8:15 after discussing current information about the trails with the on-duty ranger at the Mitchell…
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Diabolical Hike
Gorgeous weather. Lots of people out. Great conditions. Definitely challenging.
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A Devil of a Hike
On my second attempt of this hike, I succeeded! Yay! You can read more on my blog at https://pepperhikes.com/2018/06/13/mt-diablo-or-when-it-is-ok-to-fail/ (for…
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Mount Diablo- first solo hike!
Juniper Campground is a good 25-30 min curvy drive from the parks entry point contending with the bikers first thing…
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El Diablo
Extremely hot with zero sunblock or hat. I look like a crab. It’s my third time completing this terrible hike.…
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Don’t Mess with the Runners
At the visitor center (where I came only so I could exchange my $20 bill and therefore pay for the…
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The Devil
This is a beautiful trail. It was very challenging, I’m not entirely sure if it was because it was hot…
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Diablo peaks and waterfalls
Windy in the morning and evening. Got pretty warm on the ridge trails but well worth it. Nice and sunny…
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Mount Diablo Virgin
I’ve always wondered what Mount Diablo was like. I have only seen it in the distance until the day of…
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Wildflowers on Diablo
Great day for a hike. Super chilly at the summit, though. The wildflowers were incredible!
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