This is a fantastic rocky outcrop just beneath Mount Diablo's main summit. It is worth scrambling to the top to get more of the incredible views this area offers.

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January 8, 2024

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This is a fantastic rocky outcrop just beneath Mount Diablo's main summit. It is worth scrambling to the top to get more of the incredible views this area offers.

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1. Six Peaks Loop

22.5km

07:50

1,240m

1,180m

Hike the difficult Six Peaks Loop in Mount Diablo State Park, a 14.0-mile route with 4062 feet of gain and panoramic summit views.

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2. Mount Diablo and North Peak Trail

10.2km

03:34

570m

600m

This moderate 6.4-mile hike to Mount Diablo and North Peak offers panoramic views, diverse terrain, and a quieter experience.

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3. Back Creek Trail and Bald Ridge Trail to Mount Diablo Summit

9.40km

03:32

980m

30m

Hike the challenging 5.8-mile Back Creek and Bald Ridge Trails to Mount Diablo Summit, gaining 3210 feet for panoramic Bay Area views.

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Elevation 1,000 m

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Location: Contra Costa County, California, United States

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Devil's Pulpit

1. Six Peaks Loop

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