Hampton Inn Brentwood

On this route you will enjoy panoramic views of Round Valley and the peaks of Mt. Diablo. The Miwok Trail features some unusual shale and sandstone deposits along Round Valley Creek, which is part of the larger Marsh Creek watershed. Bicycles are allowed only on the Miwok Trail portion; equestrians may ride the entire loop. Park Features: Round Valley Regional Preserve is in the steep foothills east of Mt. Diablo. This former ranch is home to rare native species like the endangered San...

Donner Creek Loop is a beautiful hike along creeks, multiple cascades, and features mountain views. This trail is a great short hike that allows you to escape into the wilderness for a few hours. Donner Creek Falls consists of a series of four separate cascades falling off the peaks of Mt. Diablo. During the winter months and after a good rain, the waterfalls are rather impressive. Lots of rock formations can be found throughout the trail as well as great picnic areas. From the parking...

This is a short but fairly steep single-track trail to the summit. After arriving at the paved “Summit Road”, the trail becomes more gradual. There is a water fountain and clean restrooms at the summit and a museum inside the visitor’s center. From the summit, there are many notable landmarks to be spotted: to the west, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Farallon Islands. Look southeast to the James Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton. Looking south you can see Mount Loma Prieta in...

The lush greenery of Mitchell Canyon leads to an invigorating climb to Eagle Peak (2,369'), a favorite among local hikers. Everybody loves to visit the summit of Mount Diablo, but many seasoned San Francisco Bay Area hikers prefer this hike to Eagle Peak via Mitchell Canyon, which takes in all the features that make Mount Diablo State Park unique. Mitchell Canyon is shady with abundant wildflowers in the spring; Eagle Peak culminates a rugged hike to jaw-dropping vistas of the East Bay...

This trail begins at Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center and climbs Donner Canyon Road and descends Back Canyon Trail to create a somewhat challenging loop. There are lovely views of the surrounding hillsides and oak trees along the way. In the spring, the trail can be quite muddy, with a few creek crossings. There are also wildflowers and waterfalls along the route. During the summer months, this trail can get hot, as there is little shade. Bring lots of water and sun protection and start early...