Hiked up Briones Peak with my brother Alan in mild temps, reminiscing about all the running we did in the area as youth and young adults. I hadn't been to the summit since my senior year in high school (1985), and at that time, there weren't any trees obstructing the views. Been up Mott, Briones, Flat Top, and Russell Peaks a half dozen times at least, scrambling/bushwhacking the south face of Russell for the hell of it.
boyblue - Jan 31, 2015 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2015
Loop From Bear Creek
Both peaks (and several others along the way). Beautiful day. The calender says, 'winter', but I wouldn't call it that.
trexkerry - Dec 15, 2013 1:33 am Date Climbed: Dec 9, 2013
From Briones Road
Was in Martinez for a meeting in the morning and bagged Briones and Mott while in the area. Drove up Briones Road which put me in the middle between the two peaks, got Briones first but felt silly heading down so quickly so went over to Mott next. Still felt silly so made sure to tag both the high point and the lower, named summit of Mott. This required ducking under a barbed wire fence which made the day complete. Trip report is here.
Larry Laverty - Apr 6, 2013 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2007
Abrigo Valley/Mott Peak
Been doing one or the other of the loop walks most of my life.
The Mott Peak Trail sure gets the waterworks going on a hot day. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mott back in the day.
mrchad9 - Feb 25, 2013 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2013
Bear Creek
Nice afternoon starting from Bear Creek up the Seaborg Tail to the Briones Crest Trail. Then all the way around to Mott Peak and back down to Old Briones Road. The road/trail on Briones Crest is fantastic with constant views.
heyitsme - Aug 4, 2012 8:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2012
bp
good hike, nobody is out there ... quiet and great views when clear.
Jane - Jul 3, 2012 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
David Naylor - May 21, 2012 1:47 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2011
Nice views etc.
I have visited these peaks many times as from Oakland, Briones is an easy destination and good workout climbing up various steep slopes throughout the park.
calipidder - Apr 30, 2012 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2011
Nice little dayhike
Good local post-christmas outing.
smurfer - Jan 11, 2012 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2011
good regional park
This is my second favourite regional park in the bay area, after Tilden.
I visited Briones park and hiked to the top during a period of very hot weather. Upon revisiting the area during 1998 I therefore decided to pass by ...
Bob Burd - Jan 3, 2011 1:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2010
Briones & Mott
A very enjoyable outing with son Ryan. Trip Report
Noondueler - Dec 31, 2010 4:55 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2010
Reliez Valley to Briones then Mott and back
Did this hike several times as an afternooner about 10 or more years ago after working in the Walnut Creek area.
Hiking Metal Maniac - Dec 20, 2020 8:01 pm Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2020
Green Hills Of BrionesPart of an 11 mile loop through the park that took me to all the named summits
sierramtngoat - Jul 15, 2019 2:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2019
From Bear Creek Staging AreaHiked up Briones Peak with my brother Alan in mild temps, reminiscing about all the running we did in the area as youth and young adults. I hadn't been to the summit since my senior year in high school (1985), and at that time, there weren't any trees obstructing the views. Been up Mott, Briones, Flat Top, and Russell Peaks a half dozen times at least, scrambling/bushwhacking the south face of Russell for the hell of it.
boyblue - Jan 31, 2015 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2015
Loop From Bear CreekBoth peaks (and several others along the way). Beautiful day. The calender says, 'winter', but I wouldn't call it that.
trexkerry - Dec 15, 2013 1:33 am Date Climbed: Dec 9, 2013
From Briones RoadWas in Martinez for a meeting in the morning and bagged Briones and Mott while in the area. Drove up Briones Road which put me in the middle between the two peaks, got Briones first but felt silly heading down so quickly so went over to Mott next. Still felt silly so made sure to tag both the high point and the lower, named summit of Mott. This required ducking under a barbed wire fence which made the day complete. Trip report is here.
Larry Laverty - Apr 6, 2013 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2007
Abrigo Valley/Mott PeakBeen doing one or the other of the loop walks most of my life.
The Mott Peak Trail sure gets the waterworks going on a hot day. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mott back in the day.
mrchad9 - Feb 25, 2013 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2013
Bear CreekNice afternoon starting from Bear Creek up the Seaborg Tail to the Briones Crest Trail. Then all the way around to Mott Peak and back down to Old Briones Road. The road/trail on Briones Crest is fantastic with constant views.
heyitsme - Aug 4, 2012 8:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2012
bpgood hike, nobody is out there ... quiet and great views when clear.
Jane - Jul 3, 2012 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
Nice hikeWent up Briones peak with my hubby, dog, and a dog walking group. It was a nice outing, and I really liked the views from the top, especially towards Mt. Diablo. Here's a more detailed trip report:
http://blog.compasstales.com/2012/06/24/wag-n-trails-in-briones-regional-park/
David Naylor - May 21, 2012 1:47 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2011
Nice views etc.I have visited these peaks many times as from Oakland, Briones is an easy destination and good workout climbing up various steep slopes throughout the park.
calipidder - Apr 30, 2012 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2011
Nice little dayhikeGood local post-christmas outing.
smurfer - Jan 11, 2012 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2011
good regional parkThis is my second favourite regional park in the bay area, after Tilden.
Gangolf Haub - Dec 1, 2011 9:16 am
Sometime in 1990I visited Briones park and hiked to the top during a period of very hot weather. Upon revisiting the area during 1998 I therefore decided to pass by ...
Bob Burd - Jan 3, 2011 1:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2010
Briones & MottA very enjoyable outing with son Ryan. Trip Report
Noondueler - Dec 31, 2010 4:55 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2010
Reliez Valley to Briones then Mott and backDid this hike several times as an afternooner about 10 or more years ago after working in the Walnut Creek area.