NorcalHiker

Share this post

Mitchell Canyon Diablo Summit Loop

www.norcalhiker.net

Mitchell Canyon Diablo Summit Loop

Spring in the Bay Area is a good time to hike

Anand Sankaran
Feb 9, 2022
Share this post

Mitchell Canyon Diablo Summit Loop

www.norcalhiker.net

Last year, we were starting to prepare for the long JMT section hike planned for July. Our first training hike with our backpacks were summitting Mt.Diablo from Mitchell Canyon visitor center. This is the AllTrails map for the hike. This is a hard hike without a backpack and was a good shock to the system with a pack on. Here is my Strava activity of the hike.

https://www.strava.com/activities/4632962944

Right from the start, the trail ascends quite rapidly.

No photo description available.
Leaving Mitchell Canyon visitor center
No photo description available.
Looking towards Sacramento Delta
No photo description available.
View of Walnut Creek towards San Francisco downtown
No photo description available.
Descent on the western edge of Mt. Diablo...

This hike has everything. Steep climbs, rocky terrain, stunning vistas, and finally, exposure. Even in Bay Area winter, we felt the heat towards the summit of Mt. Diablo.

Recommended if you are a tough hiker and a must to do if you are going to attempt something like the JMT.

Share this post

Mitchell Canyon Diablo Summit Loop

www.norcalhiker.net
Comments
TopNewCommunity

No posts

Ready for more?

© 2023 Anand K Sankaran
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing