Trail
: Summit Trail - Mt DiabloTrail Rating : Great, Good footing.
Description : This trail starts at the South Gate entrance to the park on Mt Diablo and runs to the summit. It is a combination of single track trails and fire roads.
Length : 6 miles each way
Footing : The footing is good the whole way.
Terrain Profile : This is a downhill on the outbound side and an uphill coming back. While 7 miles is a short distance, the climb back from No Hands gives the added training challenge.
Water Availability : Carry it.
Access : Parking area at South gate. The trail crosses the road up the mountain at several points that also have parking areas.
Other Users : Hikers, bikers, horses.
Nearest City : Danville, Ca
Driving Directions : Diablo road off of I680. Follow the signs to the park.
Latitude : N 37.88 Degrees
Longitude :W 120.72 Degrees
Altitude : 800 ft base, 3168 ft top