Mount Diablo

We ended up taking Mitchell Rock Trail and Eagle Peak Trail into Bald Ridge Trail, which was pretty, but difficult. It took us about 4

We started at Mitchell Canyon and ended up taking Mitchell Rock Tr–> Eagle Peak Tr–> Bald Ridge Tr, which was a little over 7 miles.

Could not face Mitchell Canyon yet again so looked for a similarly challenging vertical/distance and new trails I haven't done many times already to explore. 

My group took the suggested route / map offered by the ranger: Summit via Back Creek and Mitchell canyon. It was difficult going up and

We decided to hike this using the park rangers guide.   We went up the coulter pine trail and came down via the Mitchell Canyon

What can I say? The first time I hiked Mount Diablo was in the middle of summer with barely any water and I physically was