Ride to Mount Diablo

ein Tag / 249 Meilen / 6 Stunden 16 Minuten

April is great time of year to visit Mount Diablo to view the poppies and wildflowers set against green hills and blue skies. Pack a "bag" lunch and meetup at Jamestown HD at 8:30, kickstands up at 9am. The route avoids the major freeways with scenic riding along River Rd, Tesla Rd, Collier Canyon Rd, Camino Tassajara Rd, and Marsh Creek Rd. There is a short 5 mile leg on Hwy 580 inbound, and 5 miles of Hwy 5/Hwy 4 outbound. We will spend two hours at Mount Diablo with our first stop at Rock City to enjoy a picnic lunch followed by a short and easy hike to the sandstone formations and caves. Restrooms are available at the Live Oak campground adjacent to Rock City. Afterward, we will ride to the summit for a fantastic 360 degree view of the bay area. There is also a small museum and restrooms. The ride is 248 miles and we'll arrive back before sunset. There are two rest/gas stops in each direction. Chapter Open Ride.

Mount Diablo Brochure (PDF):
https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/files/mtDiabloBrochure.pdf

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http://jamestowncahog.michaelsharps.com/images/furkot/Ride-to-Mount-Diablo.gpx

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http://jamestowncahog.michaelsharps.com/images/furkot/Ride-to-Mount-Diablo-for-Garmin.gpx