Mount Diablo

Had a great hike climbing to the top of Mt Diablo. It’s a challenging climb but doable. Glad it was cool! Breezy at the top

Started at 8:15 am at the Summit Trail Head from the South Gate (just past Athenian School). Trail was somewhat muddy in  parts but over

Comfortable temperatures in the mid-50’s, but windy and cooler at the top. Clouds and some fog, but for the most part beautiful views of the

Up up and more up.  Sttep and rocky going up single track.  Return on a nice gravel access road.

Backcreek all the way to Meridian Ridge Road, then onwards to Prospectus gap.  Used the “straight up” route.

The trail was in good condition.  We did need to use Alltrails to stay on the correct trail.  It was a hot day.  The views