Name: Straight up Mount Diablo: Hike/Run + Lunch!
Start: 2024-11-23T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-23T10:00:00-08:00

Trail run/hike at an easy pace with lots of hills and amazing views from Mt Diablo!
Lunch outside to follow at Gott’s, True Food Kitchen or ?, Walnut Creek. (Group will decide.)

**Hosts**: Rosanna (Hike), John (Run)

**Meet**: At parking lot by Visitors Center, [Mount Diablo State Park](http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517)
We are meeting early because many people visit MTD in Spring!

**Hike**: \~7.5-8 mile loop (Back creek Trail-Mitchell Canyon Rd.)

**Run**: \~16, 19, 20.5, 28-mile (single, double, triple, triple peak+) options. Download map and modify if you want to run shorter. ALL are good for climbing practice. Rain or shine.

Three peak options: After summiting at 3,800+ ft., why not continue on more steep [climbs to North Peak ](http://www.everytrail.com/guide/north-peak-at-mount-diablo-state-park)or Mt. Olympia and down the other side? The steep side, on the 28 mile route option, is where hikers practice with packs for events such as climbing Mt. Denali.

**Highlights**: difficult steep trail run-hike, awesome views, \~8,400+ feet of climbing for \~28-mile option. (This includes a 2,200'+ climb mid-route.) Groups for all paces.

**Summit**: "At 3849 ft, higher than Mt. Tam (2574 ft). It's "Best View of the World in the US..."
-- [Fun Facts about CA State Parks](http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23474)

**Requirements**
CARRY

1. Fuel and water for 4+ hours. [More info](http://4142298.xyz/Trail-running-group/messages/boards/thread/23356022). Hikers: MTD SP: 1 quart water /2 hrs
2. Print [turn sheet and mark trail map:](https://tinyurl.com/MTD-Trail-7To28)
(link) in advance
\-\- in case you get separated from the group\, or need to modify\. This is NOT A GUIDED TOUR\!

• $6 (SIX) PER CAR parking fee at Mitchell Canyon parking lot. Have exact change ready for drop slot at the entrance.

• Dress properly. Weather can vary greatly between the [bottom](http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/hourbyhour/graph/USCA0225) and the [summit](https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Diablo/forecasts/1173).
• Pack snacks for for eating and warm clothes for immediately after run.

**History**: [Mount Diablo History](http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/files/mtDiabloBrochure.pdf). Excerpt: "Sacred mountain to the California Indian people ... the creation point for the Miwok people or genesis for some California Indian people."

Run type: Social run at easy pace. Team up with maps to find the route and run to the finish!

**Who**
Family and friends are welcome. Each hiker/runner is expected to be prepared, self-sufficient, prepared to help others, and able to find his way back to parking lot. Thanks.

**Weather**:

1. [Mount Diablo State Park](http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/mount-diablo-state-park-ca/94506/hourly-weather-forecast/14794_poi?hour=33)
2. [Summit ](https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Diablo/forecasts/1173)

Comments? Want to carpool? Post in comments section below.

**HAPPY TRAILS!**

Photo: Mount Diablo by [Patrick Smith Photography](http://www.patricksmithphotography.com/).
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/e/5/e/event_192920062.jpeg
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/0/2/c/600_338693292.jpeg

***

More info
This is not an organized training program. Each person is solely responsible for himself, and for following [trail etiquette and rules](http://trailrunner.com/trail-news/trail-running-rules-run/), laws, park rules, and [park safety guidelines and tips](http://parkpatrol.org/safeped.htm). Thanks.

Free and run by volunteers. Trail running tips & safety.

Also posted on: https://www.strava.com/clubs/148241
Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer

🌲TRAIL RUNNING GROUP (w/ race/x-training, ☕️ socials)

Travel & Outdoor

Hiking

Women's Sports

Moms

Healthy Eating

Beginners Running

Volunteering

Family Friendly

Women's Empowerment

Potluck

Trail Running

Women of Color

Yoga

Self-Care

Wellness

Coffee and Tea Socials

By joining this meet, I agree: My guest/s and I are fully vaccinated, to bring my own map, water, fuel +/or any other items required for this meet. CHANGE your RSVP if you need to cancel. Thanks.

Straight up Mount Diablo: Hike/Run + Lunch! 

This content is available only to members

Share this event

Straight up Mount Diablo: Hike/Run + Lunch!

Details