Mt Diablo State Park: Summit Views, Rock City & Wildflowers
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- Mount Diablo State Park is a fantastic area east of San Francisco that has history, hiking, biking and views. In the park you can drive all the way to the summit of Mt Diablo which is one of the best viewpoints for distance you can see in the lower 48 United States. The park also has great family friendly trails like the Rock City Trail and viewpoints like Diablo View. At the summit you can visit the museum which was built in the 1930s and which is like a castle on the top of the mountain. Overall, it is a great park to spend a day at. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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Chapters:
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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Driving In
1:31 - Rock City
3:00 - Sentinel Rock
3:56 - Summit Trail
5:30 - Driving and Wildflowers
6:13 - Overlooks
7:54 - Summit Museum
8:40 - Mt Diablo Summit
9:51 - Mary Bowerman Trail
11:54 - Lunch in Danville
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I grew up in the shadow of Mt Diablo (Pleasanton) in the 1950s to the 1970s. It’s changed a lot since I was there. My Grandparents lived in Danville across the road from a beautiful horse pasture of rolling hills. It’s so populated and changed now that I wouldn’t recognize anything.
Dianna ... it's always so sad to hear stuff like that ... but I do know what you're talking about .
Btw , do you know why they call it Mount Diablo ? ... do you know of any eerie stories connected with it ... anything supernatural ?
@@gardensofthegods yes, we also called it Mount Diablo. I remember talking about the name…I heard the Indians named it that. According to David Paulides, any place named with devil or spirit was usually because of things the Indians knew to have happened there. Back then, we didn’t have the internet for research, and I couldn’t find anything about it at the library. Might be worth looking into if all the records weren’t destroyed. It was so quiet and peaceful in the 50s and 60s.
I live in Dublin. So much had changed
@@diannaa7462 How did Indians name the mountain if they are in Europe? Did the colonize the area?
@@iBackwoods I’m not exactly sure of how to interpret your question. Maybe you could re-word it and I’ll try? Thank you for your interest. I appreciate it.
I’m lucky for living just 30 minutes from there.
California is beautiful.
I would love to get to explore the area more by living close as well!
Diablo was the very first hike I did after moving to CA. I hadn't been hiking for several years before, so it kind of kicked my butt.
Oh man, that is a tough one for sure. Every way up is long haha
@@californiathroughmylens I started at the Summit and hiked down quite a distance. I was already pretty tired when I had to turn around and start hiking back up again. I was nearly crawling by the end.
I took my three kids yesterday and we absolutely loved it. Your videos inspire me 🙏🏼 thank you!
Friend of mine who grew up nearby said it was also called Mount Doom, cus of the Eye of Sauron on the summit.
I was stationed at Travis AFB in the mid 80's and I remember seeing Mt Diablo off to the south . One time I rode my motorcycle to the summit one time and just loved the place - it's a beautiful spot . I remember seeing the towers of , I think , the Bay Bridge sticking up thru the fog looking thru one of the telescopes there . Fond memories - I should put a return trip on my bucket list . Nice video .
I grew up in Danville then moved to Tahoe and now in Reno. It was such a great place to grow up! My whole family lives there still. ❤️
Thank you for such an amazing presentation ❤
I have a spiritual connection with this mountain
I grew up in Antioch. My parents always told me it was a dormant volcano, but then I learned in my college geology class, it was actually the result of clashing tectonic plates pushing the land up in that area. Fascinating
California is so beautiful in spring time 😍
An absolutely well done presentation. Certainly at or above the level of any travel shown I’ve watched. Professional in every aspect.
Really appreciate that, thanks for the kind words!
Wow! Diablo State Park looks beautiful! Thank you for the great video. :-)
Thanks for watching!
Your videos are helpful to those that are unable to get out on their own.. Thanks
Glad to hear that!
@@californiathroughmylens I can drive up to the top but couldn't walk the trail. Taking us on the trail through video helps me to have a greater experience ..
Hey, you were in our neck of the woods - San Ramon CA! 😊 Safe travels y’all and regards to Amy and the kiddos! 😊
I spent a few days in the Tri-Valley area, it was a lot of fun to explore!
We can see Mt Diablo from Vacaville. I get a clear view of it in the mornings when I get on I-505.
I grew up in this area and have always known about it, just never been. I've driven past it going to Fremont.
You did great with the details, I need to take a day trip there soon.
I loved seeing Mount Diablo every day when driving to Vacaville for work :)
Jennys Journey ... would you happen to know if there are any legends or spooky stories associated with the place ... ? ... because usually any natural setting with the word devil in it usually has been known to have supernatural events and usually legends told by the indigenous people .
I've been camping on the mountain ❤❤❤❤
Thx for showing another corner of CA I haven’t heard of. Stopping by there next time I’m in NorCal
Great video! I live just a few miles from the summit in Concord. Yes I have done a hike all the way to the top just once from Clayton and I’ve been to North Peak a couple of times, the trail gets very steep just before North Peak. Be sure to take plenty of water it does get hot. I was on a search and rescue team and they use Mt Diablo for training and yes there is poison oak up there along with ticks! So beware.
Another nice park next door is Morgan Territory.
Thank you, super helpful 🙌
Love it will be there soon
Thanks for pointing out the ADA accessibility 🤘
Awesome! I grew up in Oakland and used to visit Mt Diablo as a kid. Beautiful spot. Camped up there once too
Yep going to have to make this a day trip with picnic!
I went there in 2018 after viewing one of your other videos. Living in CT, your videos are great for trip planning. Great video!
Amazingly, when I moved from Berkeley to the Motherlode 12 years ago the road to the Mt. Diablo summit was very closely guarded...but now we can see the mountain very clearly from the top of CA HIGHWAY 49 @ MARTELL, CA!✌
Our next hiking trip indeed! Telling my husband now! I love watching your videos!
What a great adventure!!
Another great video
Wow!! Idk you could see half dome on a clear day. 😮 that’s awesome!! Cool video.
I’m from Danville. Thanks for such a beautiful and representative video of our fun “backyard” ❤
Beautiful area, thanks for posting 😊
No problem!
Wonderful video!
Beautiful spot! Great video!
I lived at the base of this mountain. Beautiful
Very helpful, Josh. I followed most of your recommendations though I chickened out on Sentinel Rock because the elevation spooked me. However, the Mary Bowerman Trail was great and so was the Fuji melt at Danville Brewing. Thanks for all your efforts…Ed
Thanks for pointing out the ADA portion of the trail. That sandwich sounds amazing.
It's definitely worth doing the hike up, if you stop by again. If you park at the Mitchell Canyon parking area (on the North side of the park), you can do a loop hike that hits the summit, as well as 3 other peaks in the park.
That lunch looked great, but my good side says you just killed all the calories from the hikes. Sorry...but I love the informative message. I hope to be up there this weekend. Great video. 😂
Yes, hiking to the summit is more rewarding than driving, but I enjoyed going up other trails more than the ubiquitous summit trail. The CC dudes rocked! I had snow on summit this spring and could see Sierra snow!
That’s my backyard 😃👏
Scary trailer
I've seen Lassen Peak from the summit of Mount Diablo when I was there in 2018. Shasta would be visible if not for the curvature of the earth... however I saw a post somewhere on the internet (I forgot where) that you would be able to see Mount Shasta from Mount Diablo if Mount Diablo was 5,700 feet tall. I think you can see Shasta on a clear day from Mount Saint Helena up in Napa and Sonoma County. Great video as always. I did a video driving down the summit with a photo review at the end of the video showing the pictures I took at the summit (including the view of Lassen Peak).
You can see a bit of Shasta on the clearest of days when the conditions for refraction are just right. Views can be extended when the light bends when the conditions are right for atmospheric recraction.
I grew up with My Diablo as a view from my backyard! If you’re ever in the area again you need to check out China Camp State Park in Marin County and Mt Tam👍🏼
Wuz wonderin’ if your fav restaurant in Danville was Bridges - featured in the old Robin Williams film “Mrs Doubtfire” and still there. Can’t wait to try your pick. And, as others have said, a very professional presentation. Keep ‘em coming!
I swear when the days are super clear you
Can see Mount Diablo from Sacramento
I always enjoy your videos! I know, because you are a family man, your information includes if a trail is family friendly. You also in include if an area is ADA approved. I was wondering if you could also include if dogs are allowed on trails. I love to hike with my dogs. Thank You for all the information you put into your videos. ~Lucy
Hiked from Rock City to Summit. It is a good hike. But it is exposed, hot and Up, Up, Up. There is no short downs for relief.
Personally would have gone to Blue Line Pizza. Great video.
I’ll have to try that one next time!
I'm guessing you went on a weekday. I was there last Saturday and it was CROWDED! Love the place, though. My mum used to take me here when I was kid. :)
This is my mountain My little brothers ashes are up there
Me late chocolate. Next trip in my list thank you
Hey Josh I notice you’re always in NorCal but haven’t had a video on Alamere falls its Californias only other waterfall that leads to the ocean besides Mcway. It’s about 40 Ft waterfall with a beautiful hike through pines and with costal views all the way through . You should definitely do it soon .
It’s a little bit of a scramble but it’s short and a lot of fun, I wish my girlfriend would say that to me. But for real I was up there today and it’s so amazing
My brother feel about 10 feet off of a rock into a bush and got cut up real bad today 😭😂 he is fine he is 7 years old and is begging to go back already 😁
Another great video....as usual. Looks like if you want to enjoy the trails by yourself, you should go during the weekdays instead of the weekends. Any other eateries you recommend in Danville?
Grt work fan from Pakistan
Thank you!
I'm new to this subscription and I love your videos but up here in Chico north of Sacramento we have a really cool park called Bidwell park you might want to Google it because it's well worth the trip especially during the fall and on a weekend it's a city own park so try making a trip to Chico if you have the time.
I love upper Bidwell. What great wildflowers '21 and '22
Great video! I agree with your dad. I can't drive up roads with steep dropouts! Lol
you should go hike Point Reyes...on of my best places to hike
Just curious, Have you been able to knock out all the state parks yet? If you haven’t I’m sure you’re close haha
I like how they carved the steps into Sentinel Rock. Crazy how far you could potentially see from the summit on a clear day.
In our backyard!. We ride our road bikes up to the summit once in a while and the foot hills on our gravel bikes. Next time you are around here try Kinders BBQ, Sauced BBQ or Armadillo Willys BBQ
Hello hello🤘🏽 I always want to go and do gravel there but since I don’t know the route I go to Sausalito, can you recommend a trail thanks in advance and 🚴 on
@@pepemontoya9634 Borges ranch, Shell ridge, wall point macedo ranch staging area.
That's a fun place to visit. When you mentioned that you could see half dome, did you mean Yosemite's Half Dome?
Yes! You can supposedly see it on really clear days.
@@kathrynmercier4874 Good to know, thanks
I live in Baypointe which is right next to Mount Diablo thanks
hiking to the top is definitely worth it, but it drains you completely. make sure you have more water than you think you'd need.
My Harley just reved UP
Please do Vargas Plateau in Fremont, Ca its a gem
Watch out for the tarantulas lol
You have to check out Morgan territory it’s beautiful located in Livermore ca
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There are also lots of great campgrounds in mount diablo! I camped at the Juniper campgrounds a few years ago and saw a beautiful sunset!
Did anything eerie or supernatural happen there ?
The reason I ask is because almost always always when a place has a name with the word devil in it it usually is a place that has been known to have weird or supernatural events going way back to the indigenous people with legends of it .
Can see it from Los Gatos!
Go to Castle Rock
Castle rack is sick
Are u in the tri valley area ? Would love to meet u folks if u r doing a meet and greet with your fans.
At 2:05 ... is that where Fred Flintstone and Wilma live ?
I grew up in the area, an hiked Mt. Diablo a lot. What I want to know if the Black Diamond Mines are still in operation.
That's awesome! I have no idea about the mines
If you mean are they still operating as mines than no, the park is open and offers tours of the old mines tho.
My absolutely fav fav park for hiking w green hills and wildflowers!!
You need to go to the window cave
Do this on a weekday if you can. I learned my lesson a couple of years ago and I doubt it’s improved.
The road to the summit is steep, curvy and often narrow. In a normal situation it would not be a problem at the posted speed limit, but I went up on a weekend and there were a lot of cyclists. I saw no sign of a special event so I believe this was probably normal. I was not concerned about the delay behind the ones headed up the hill, but the cyclists coming down the hill at break neck speed was unpleasant. They would take up the full lane and come close to the center line on the curves. Coming down the hill they would tailgate you and I was driving at least the speed limit. I pulled over several times to let cyclists go by.
sometimes, certain NorCal parts look like a full on agrarian place but its still beautiful
Gotta travel a bit from I-5 to get away from the farmlands
Are rattlesnakes or Pumas found in the park?
No on prop 27
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Lots of poison oak too, dress accordingly
Good to know!
If it's not possible for you to carry the immigration process on your own, please look out someone to get the job done.
I can also work on the farms and ranches as well.
So please help me.
Faithfully yours!
Michael.
It's a little funny how we think our graffiti is so tasteless and makes us mad to see... but if the Indians left graffiti a few hundred years ago, we think its a priceless artifact. Graffiti is graffiti regardless of who left it. We should make up our minds how we feel about it.
Intention makes a difference. The Indians were doing this in the context of performing religious ceremonies. Not equivalent.
Definitely a “must do” for my next trip out!