Near Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail
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Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail

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A regional trail connecting communities and trails.
11.6
mi
Distance
1,544
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Dogs on leash on paved sections and as otherwise posted. No motorized vehicles are permitted on the trail, wheelchairs excepted. Bicycle and skate speed limit 15 mph.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.6mi
Distance
1,544ft
Elevation Gain
1,253ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
868ft
High Point
95ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This regional trail extends from Lafayette Ridge Staging Area in the southeast corner of Briones Regional Park to Macedo Ranch Staging Area on the west side of Mt. Diablo State Park. This trail is managed by the East Bay Regional Park District but crosses land owned by other jurisdictions. Its design varies from paved path to community sidewalk to dirt road to singletrack dirt trail. In addition to Briones Regional Park and Mt. Diablo State Park, it connects Acalanes Ridge Open Space, Shell Ridge Open Space, Walden Park, San Miguel Park, Heather Farm Park, and Larkey Park (including Lindsay Wildlife Experience) of the City of Walnut Creek; Diablo Foothills Regional Park; and the Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail and the Iron Horse Regional Trail. See their website for complete information. The paved portions of this trail are wheelchair-accessible.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
John Rabold