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Donner Creek Falls

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Donner Creek Falls

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Donner Creek Falls

Name: Donner Creek Falls
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Location: Contra Costa County, California, United States

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Best Hikes to Donner Creek Falls

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1. Back Creek Trail & Donner Canyon Road loop — Mount Diablo State Park

10.7km

03:21

430m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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2. Middle & Falls Trail loop via Donner Canyon Road — Mount Diablo State Park

8.83km

02:49

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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3. Donner Canyon Road – Donner Creek Falls loop from Contra Costa Centre

14.6km

05:08

820m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Tips

Sue

August 1, 2023

These falls are one of several that are surrounded by fascinating colorful rock formations along the Falls Trail. There are great views of the surrounding mountains and many wildflowers in the spring.

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