Mount Diablo

First time hiking from Mitchell Canyon. The weather was cloudy and unseasonably cool. The hike took us 6.5 hours + rest time. The hike is

Much of the day was overcast with temps in the upper 50’s low 60’s. These are the best conditions for hiking as much of this

We had an epic hike today with overcast skies and 50+ degree temps which kept us cool during a mostly exposed loop. We got a

Spectacular wild flowers everywhere! The distraction from the relentless uphill was needed!

Finished in 6:56:13 with 6 hours moving time. Took the Mitchell Canyon Loop in CW. Ranger said the average time cost was around 6 –

Hike up is steep and mostly in the sun. Lots of beautiful wildflowers along the way, and the old light beacon at the top provides