Mount Diablo in northern California is a prominent topographic element. It was established in 1851 as the initial point for land surveys spanning two-thirds of California and all of Nevada at the Mount Diablo BaseLine and Meridian. The peak of the mountain offers stunning panoramic views.
Things to do during hiking.
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Check the temperature, wear layers and carry drinks.
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Obey the rules of the Park.
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Park in specially designated areas.
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Tell the person in control where you are going and when you intend to return.
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Help us keep wild animals by watching them from a safe distance. Neither touch them, nor feed them.
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Observe speed limits posted.
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Stay on blind curves in your lane, and don't cut corners.
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Do not cross double-yellow lines and only pass if you have a clear view of oncoming traffic and this is safe to do.
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Be prepared in the roadway for equestrians, footmen, joggers, wildlife, rocks, tree limbs, etc. Share the Path!
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It is illegal to wear headphones which cover both ears. Wear just one headphone if you need to.
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Warning signals at every intersection.
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Use the "buddy system"-hike with a family member or friend.
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Drink and carry plenty of water ( 1 quarter minimum every 2 hours).
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To help prevent injury wear sturdy, comfortable, closed-toed shoes.
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Keep on marked routes. Do not reach locked areas or move off-trail.
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Check the weather, bring water and know where water is to be found. Bring snacks for your horse and yourself.
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Know your skill level. Trails may be beginning, intermediating, and advanced.
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Groom and have the horse ready before you exit the stable.
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Bring in your own cell phone and first aid kit. Apply it on your body and not to your horse or saddle.
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Ride with your boyfriend.
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Carry protective gear and a mask. Forget not the sunscreen.
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Carry a compass and a map of the road.
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Although the law is for cyclists and hikers to yield to animals, be prepared not to do so.
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If your horse's kicking, tie in his tail some red.
Making sure you have ample space between the horses. You need to be able to see the horse's hooves before you.
School Group programs and/or training tours. Group licenses are required, and since such groups frequently come in overweight cars, guidance must be given to drivers prior to their entry, which would also keep the roads easier for all park guests.
Many Mount Diablo visitors head straight towards the Summit to enjoy the famous view. Mount Diablo isn't particularly tall as mountains go-just 3.849 feet. It is nevertheless surrounded by low, rolling hills and broad, flat valleys, so the Summit view is remarkable.
You will see about 200 miles when the conditions are perfect. Often summer days are hazy, so the strongest visibility is always on the day of a winter storm. You can then look west, past the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Farallon Islands; south-east to the James Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton at 4,213 feet above sea level; south to Mount Loma Prieta in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 3,791 feet above sea level, north to Mount Saint Helena in the Coast Range at 4,344 feet above sea level, and further north to Lassen Peak in the Cascades at 10,466 feet above sea level.
The San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers meet north and east of Mount Diablo to form the twisting waterways of the Delta. The Sierra Nevada crest appears to float in space to the east beyond the great central valley of California. Altogether, from the Mount Diablo Summit, you can see over 8,539 square miles and parts of 40 of California's 58 counties.
This amazing attraction is located near the following must-see sights in Walnut Creek, California:
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Briones Regional Park
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Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
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Lindsay Wildlife Experience
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The Gardens at Heather Farm
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Heather Farm Park
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Iron Horse Regional Trail
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Diablo Foothills Regional Park
All of these wonderful attractions are located just a short distance from our location at 1261 Locust Street in Walnut Creek, California!
