Near Back Creek Trail
A view from our lunch spot on the Meridian Ridge Fire Road.
Near Back Creek Trail
Eagle Peak seen from Back Creek Trail.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Back Creek Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This trail up Back Creek is a secluded way to access the high country around Mount Diablo.
1.9
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Map

View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Share Route Driving Directions

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.92mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1,616ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
2,325ft
High Point
709ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Where Back Creek Road descends to Back Creek, the Back Creek Trail follows the creek south toward Mount Diablo. Hike through oaks and chaparral along Back Creek. The flowers next to the creek are excellent in the spring. After about a mile, the trail climbs steeply through chaparral to Murchio Gap, where it ends at Meridian Ridge Fire Road.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Find more hikes near: Clayton, California•North Gate, California•Diablo, California
Juniper to Summit Loop

Hike Route

Juniper to Summit Loop

Birding
moderate
6.55 mi
+1,863 ft
Eagle Peak Loop

Hike Route

Eagle Peak Loop

Views
strenuous
6.55 mi
+2,170 ft
Mount Diablo Summit Loop - North

Hike Route

Mount Diablo Summit Loop - North

Views
strenuous
12.95 mi
+3,383 ft
Mount Diablo Hike via Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center

Hike Route

Mount Diablo Hike via Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center

Less Crowded
extreme
12.92 mi
+3,791 ft
Mount Diablo Falls Loop

Hike Route

Mount Diablo Falls Loop

River/Creek
strenuous
5.31 mi
+1,297 ft
Mount Diablo Four Peaks Loop

Hike Route

Mount Diablo Four Peaks Loop

Views
strenuous
14.77 mi
+4,740 ft
Contributors
Miguel Vieira