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| chrismarks | Snow storm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2010 | |
| Didn't make the top due to a snow storm but what a cool way to hike the mountain Trip Report: http://www.backcountrybliss.net/2009/12/snow-on-mt-diablo-dec-7-09.html | |
| Posted Jul 16, 2010 8:54 pm | ||
| ericwillhite | Must return for better weather  Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2006 | |
| Map of road up at http://www.willhiteweb.com/california_climbing/san_francisco/mount_diablo_122.htm | |
| Posted May 7, 2010 3:16 am | ||
| Miroslava | Third time a charm! Date Climbed: May 2, 2010 | |
| This was one of the best hiking afternoons so far! It's my third time on the mountain. On two previous attempts my father decided to turn around for no good reason. He was claiming it was going to get dark before we were back at the car, as if it was something new. This time I was having none of it! We started late at about 3 pm at the first turnoff past the North Gate. I walked for about half a mile gaining 300 ft in the process. Not bad! Then we took Pine Canyon to Barbecue Terrace and followed Summit trail to the summit. Kind of. My father took a wrong turn in the process, heading downhill for a while before recognizing his error. We had to take some cow trails to get back on track on the south slope. I really had to push my father on at this point. He started stopping every 50 steps or so as if he did not know we were running out of daylight. I was telling him to keep walking and to catch up with my mother every time he stopped. So I think I can claim a lot of credit for reaching the summit. Anyway, we were on top at about 6:40pm. Beautiful views from the observation deck! We saw San Francisco and snowy Sierra in the distance. Now, finally content on reaching the summit, I was able to fall asleep. I woke up somewhere in the woods in complete darkness. We were still going down. Turned out my father forgot a flashlight. Yet another blunder he made today! It was getting scary in the dark but I did not say a word. Anyway, we crossed some creeks and got back to the car at about 9:30 pm. I was so glad to be back in my seat! What a day! 12 miles roundtrip, 3300 ft change in elevation from car to summit and more than 4000 ft elevation gain total (only counting 200+ ft sections of continuous gain)! | |
| Posted May 3, 2010 3:09 pm | ||
| PellucidWombat | Does cycling count? Date Climbed: May 30, 2009 | |
| I did it RT from Berkeley and made the ride a 100-mile & 10,000 ft gain loop. I think this was a lot harder than hiking up the mountain, and all still under muscle power, so I'm counting it :-) | |
| Posted Apr 30, 2010 12:22 pm | ||
| mdougherty | Nice day Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2010 | |
| Great day for a hike. We went up Mitchell Canyon and down the Back Creek trail. | |
| Posted Apr 18, 2010 3:03 am | ||
| Dundeel | Diablo Done Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2010 | |
| Hiked St. Helena in the morning and then did this one as a drive-up. Could see the Golden Gate and Pacific well, but the Sierras were hidden in haze. CA Cohp #9, CA P3k 3/46. | |
| Posted Mar 30, 2010 8:13 pm | ||
| justing | Beautiful winter day Date Climbed: Feb 14, 2010 | |
| Nice little hike up Moses Rock Ridge. | |
| Posted Feb 15, 2010 8:59 pm | ||
| gomez13 | Moses Rock Ridge | |
| Good long training hike with heavy pack. Great views! | |
| Posted Jan 28, 2010 12:56 am | ||
| bryangast | By Bike Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2004 | |
| Did this one by mountain bike up the west side. | |
| Posted Jan 8, 2010 1:23 am | ||
| Baarb | Walk in the park Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2009 | |
| Probably the only mountain I've ever driven up. Still blimmin gorgeous with the clouds drifting around in the morning light. Couldn't see too far though, a view of the Sierras with that much snow on would have been something. At least got to see them a little closer up while heading for Mt. Shasta earlier in the week. | |
| Posted Jan 5, 2010 12:35 am | ||
| Dennis Poulin | Drove up Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2004 | |
| Tagged this bad boy after a hectic drive dodging bicyclists all the way. | |
| Posted Dec 12, 2009 9:20 pm | ||
| sergejf | Mount Diablo 2008 Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008 | |
| Six-hour hike, 15 miles, very windy. | |
| Posted Nov 10, 2009 1:50 am | ||
| CWessels | On Four Summit Loop Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009 | |
| From Mitchell Canyon. Great day (and hot). Awesome destination. Used route description from SP as my only guide. Lol. | |
| Posted Sep 25, 2009 9:15 pm | ||
| Robb | Hey! No fog! Date Climbed: Sep 29, 1991 | |
| It was a nice escape day from the fog of SF. Nice peak. | |
| Posted Jul 10, 2009 2:03 pm | ||
| RyanCampagna | good day hike Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009 | |
| too hot out, but good hike... | |
| Posted Jul 8, 2009 5:04 pm | ||
| cmc56789 | Diablo via Mt. Olympia & North Peak Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2009 | |
| Took most of a day to do this from Marsh Creek Road. Was thankful for the shade as it was a hot one. Encountered one threatening rattlesnake, two deer, a jackrabbit and a lot of tourists (only near the summit/road). Aside from the tourists, it was a great escape from the surrounding suburbs. | |
| Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:47 am | ||
| iditarod81 | Really cloudy day. Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2008 | |
| Really cloudy and misty - couldn't see anything from the top. Will have to do again. | |
| Posted Jun 29, 2009 1:37 pm | ||
| JHH60 | A number of times | |
| Have hiked this various times by various routes. | |
| Posted Jun 23, 2009 1:46 pm | ||
| Bubba Suess | Rim of the Bay | |
| I hiked this one when I was in the Boy Scouts. Awesome view, of course. | |
| Posted May 28, 2009 9:43 pm | ||
| Bruce Christensen | Hot! Date Climbed: May 16, 2009 | |
| First time in the park. Did the four peak look: Eagle Peak, Mt. Diablo, North Peak, Mount Olympia. I was impressed with how well signed the park was. As long as you have a trail map, it would be hard to get lost. It was ridiculously hot. I drank 3 liters of water on the way to Mt. Diablo. I drank more there, refilled my water bottles, and finished another 3 liters on the way down. My keychain thermometer said 115 degrees F at one point. I don't trust the thermometer, but I'm pretty sure it was at least above 100. I had salt crystals all over my skin when I finally dried off. I could have filled a salt shaker. | |
| Posted May 18, 2009 2:14 am | ||
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