Mount Diablo

Solo summit of Diablo. Last of the 6 for me and this challenge. It was a hot day, hotter than i have been experiencing the

It was yet another of those beautiful summer time of the year that we decided to go for this exciting hike. We hit the trail

steep hard hike. First 6 miles is all up hill. Partly shaded. I did a loop.

It was scorching hot on the way up, beautiful but pretty uneventful, only a few people on the trail. On the way down, the trail

6am start from over a mile away from Mitchell Canyon parking lot since it opens late morning.  Highly recommend clockwise hike to climb the steeper

Started 1 mile before gate at 6:00. Parked in neighborhood because gate wasn’t open yet.  Ascended up through Twin Peaks and Eagle Peak. Beautiful views