Mount Diablo

Trails were good, downhills were long and challenging. Hot and hot! I felt great after completing the hike in 6 hours.

It was a smoke filled, hot as Hades kind of day by early afternoon (Appropriate for Devil’s Mountain). In the summer, get an early start.

We started the hike at 8:15 after discussing current information about the trails with the on-duty ranger at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor’s Center. He was

Gorgeous weather. Lots of people out. Great conditions. Definitely challenging.

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 the first attempt) and https://pepperhikes.com/2018/06/16/mt-diablo-summit-success/

Hot, Hellish, Aptly named. Made up it twice!!