straydog5 - May 23, 2006 7:20 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2006
On clear day = fantastic view
Nice, easy hike. On the top the museum and a great view as a reward. Try to go on days with great visibility!
lakenyon - May 14, 2006 9:02 pm Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2003
various times
12/06/2003: Four Summits Loops from Regency Dr
09/25/2004, 3/13/2005: Four Summits Loop from Marsh Creek Rd
02/28/2004: From Hap McGee Park in Danville
02/8/2004: One-way from Syline Gate in Oakland
b_betts - May 8, 2006 6:16 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
Geocaching
Lots of geocaches around the summit area! We easily got 5 (and there were still more around).
theronmoon - Apr 23, 2006 3:17 am Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2006
Happy B-Day
Quick but beautiful drive to the top with my wife and friends. A great peak, can't wait to return and climb from the bottom up. Tomorrow Mount Davidson and then a long drive home.
I didn't drive to the top. A friend of mine led us on a hike from the Morgan(?) Open Space all the way up, then all the way down Mitchell Canyon on the other side. Long day. I remember my feet hurt like a ------.
Ol Walsher - Feb 28, 2006 2:11 am Date Climbed: Feb 26, 2006
Summit Trail
Patches of snow left in places. Started raining at the top.
simplify - Feb 22, 2006 4:32 am Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2006
Rock City to Summit
Summit Trail from Rock City to the summit. The trail was closed from south gate to rock city due to landslides.
Route Climbed: Back Canyon Date Climbed: January 15, 2006
Started at the end of Regency Dr. Took Donner Cayon-Meridian-Prospect-Summit Trial. Took 58 min up, 50 min down, total = 1 Hour 48 minutes (Running). Very mellow grade, with a few real steep parts. I Could see north to Snow Mountain and the Sutter Buttes Great day.
Route Climbed: Four Summits Trail Description Date Climbed: January 7, 2005
Usually take the Mitchell Canyon Road/Trail to the summit; however, having grown tired of the wide fire road look and feel to that route, I decided to try something different and took the "Four Summits" route description.
Route Climbed: Mt Olympia Trail Date Climbed: May 15, 2005
This is an awesome training hike. A typical coastal summit in terms of lots of poision oak and LOTS of ticks though. I think the description may over exagerate the steepness a bit. It is steep and sustained but I don't think there's any 45 or 50 degree sections. That said it's not for amateur hikers, there are some slippery must not fall here sections. Highly recommended.
Route Climbed: Mitchell Canyon to Juniper Trail to Summit Trail Date Climbed: April 3,2004
Weather reports were calling from afternoon showers so I wanted to start fairly early. Unfortunately, I started a little later than I wanted, (just after 10:00 am). The trail was fairly empty, possibly due to weather reports. Only ran into three people on their way up the trail, and a few coming down the trail. The summit was almost empty when I reached it, save for a few people who drove or rode their bikes to the summit. The weather was cloudy and overcast so the views weren't the usual spectacular views from the Mt Diablo summit. After 15 to 20 minutes at the summit eating lunch, I headed back down and ran into quite a number of people who were on their way up one of the three trails. I reached my car at 5:00 and as I was driving down the entrance rode and leaving the park, the sky opened up and down came the rain. Hopefully those on their way up when I was on my down found a dry place.
straydog5 - May 23, 2006 7:20 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2006
On clear day = fantastic viewNice, easy hike. On the top the museum and a great view as a reward. Try to go on days with great visibility!
lakenyon - May 14, 2006 9:02 pm Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2003
various times12/06/2003: Four Summits Loops from Regency Dr
09/25/2004, 3/13/2005: Four Summits Loop from Marsh Creek Rd
02/28/2004: From Hap McGee Park in Danville
02/8/2004: One-way from Syline Gate in Oakland
b_betts - May 8, 2006 6:16 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
GeocachingLots of geocaches around the summit area! We easily got 5 (and there were still more around).
theronmoon - Apr 23, 2006 3:17 am Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2006
Happy B-DayQuick but beautiful drive to the top with my wife and friends. A great peak, can't wait to return and climb from the bottom up. Tomorrow Mount Davidson and then a long drive home.
thetathrees - Apr 17, 2006 7:26 pm
As a kidGrew up in the East Bay, know I've hiked up this guy several times, but don't remember much. Hey, I was only 8 or 9. :)
Matt Worster - Mar 27, 2006 9:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2005
Drove up this time . . .but I've hiked it before. This one is significant because I proposed to my fiancee . . . so I'm definitely checking the "were you successful" box!
jakefrisbee - Mar 15, 2006 2:40 pm
Up and OverI didn't drive to the top. A friend of mine led us on a hike from the Morgan(?) Open Space all the way up, then all the way down Mitchell Canyon on the other side. Long day. I remember my feet hurt like a ------.
Ol Walsher - Feb 28, 2006 2:11 am Date Climbed: Feb 26, 2006
Summit TrailPatches of snow left in places. Started raining at the top.
simplify - Feb 22, 2006 4:32 am Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2006
Rock City to SummitSummit Trail from Rock City to the summit. The trail was closed from south gate to rock city due to landslides.
desertxsolitaire - Jan 16, 2006 7:23 pm
Route Climbed: Back Canyon Date Climbed: January 15, 2006Started at the end of Regency Dr. Took Donner Cayon-Meridian-Prospect-Summit Trial. Took 58 min up, 50 min down, total = 1 Hour 48 minutes (Running). Very mellow grade, with a few real steep parts. I Could see north to Snow Mountain and the Sutter Buttes Great day.
Financeguy - Jan 8, 2006 12:11 pm
Route Climbed: Four Summits Trail Description Date Climbed: January 7, 2005Usually take the Mitchell Canyon Road/Trail to the summit; however, having grown tired of the wide fire road look and feel to that route, I decided to try something different and took the "Four Summits" route description.
NewDayRising - Oct 21, 2005 3:36 am
Route Climbed: hap mcgee ranch Date Climbed: JUL 04training for shasta summit. carried a full pack from hap mcgee ranch. was draggin the last 3 miles.
cthomson - Aug 24, 2005 1:21 am
Route Climbed: North Trail Date Climbed: January 8, 2005made the 14 mile hike up, very windy, with rain and sleet. Was a good, wet climb.
hagertyp - Aug 23, 2005 6:10 pm
Date Climbed: August 24, 2005Summited with Brian Kalet.
Brian Kalet - Aug 23, 2005 1:08 pm
Route Climbed: South Entrance (Ascent)/North Entrance (Descent) Date Climbed: August 22, 2005Summited with Paul Hagerty.
Richard McJagger - Aug 15, 2005 7:54 pm
Date Climbed: Fall 2004Started at Rock City.
Alpine Eric - Jun 2, 2005 9:39 pm
Route Climbed: Mt Olympia Trail Date Climbed: May 15, 2005This is an awesome training hike. A typical coastal summit in terms of lots of poision oak and LOTS of ticks though. I think the description may over exagerate the steepness a bit. It is steep and sustained but I don't think there's any 45 or 50 degree sections. That said it's not for amateur hikers, there are some slippery must not fall here sections. Highly recommended.
cp0915 - May 31, 2005 12:20 pm
Route Climbed: Date Climbed: May 30, 2005Phenomenal summit views. Well above the clouds - that classic airplane view. Good stuff!
cjrandall - May 16, 2005 1:35 pm
Route Climbed: Mount Diablo Scenic Drive Date Climbed: May 13, 2005Drove up to the summit on my way to the Sacramento area for a pinball convention. Nice drive, great view, but a little hazy.
I'll need to come back in the winter after a storm to improve the view.
Financeguy - Apr 3, 2005 9:52 pm
Route Climbed: Mitchell Canyon to Juniper Trail to Summit Trail Date Climbed: April 3,2004Weather reports were calling from afternoon showers so I wanted to start fairly early. Unfortunately, I started a little later than I wanted, (just after 10:00 am). The trail was fairly empty, possibly due to weather reports. Only ran into three people on their way up the trail, and a few coming down the trail. The summit was almost empty when I reached it, save for a few people who drove or rode their bikes to the summit. The weather was cloudy and overcast so the views weren't the usual spectacular views from the Mt Diablo summit. After 15 to 20 minutes at the summit eating lunch, I headed back down and ran into quite a number of people who were on their way up one of the three trails. I reached my car at 5:00 and as I was driving down the entrance rode and leaving the park, the sky opened up and down came the rain. Hopefully those on their way up when I was on my down found a dry place.