Mount Diablo

No matter how prepared I am, this is always a tough hike.  Admittedly, this year, I'm in worse shape than when I did it in

This is maybe my favorite hike in the Bay Area. Love the view, love the topography, it’s a challenging hike. On top of that, the

This is a very long and, at times, rather hot hike. Good cover for the most part though. The trail was VERY crowded today and

Solo hiked this peak. Felt wonderful in the morning but the climb up was hotttttttt direct sunlight. The trail was gorgeous and blooming. Views of

Beautiful hike. Went clockwise from Mitchell Canyon Parking lot, so that was a challenge to cover the steep parts first. Pretty windy up top but

Didn't get started until about noon. Hiked up Mitchell Canyon fire road to Deer Flat then continued to summit via Juniper Campground. Returned via single