Deer Flat from Mitchell Canyon (Mt. Diablo SP)
Deer Flat from Mitchell Canyon (Mt. Diablo SP) 
City: Clayton
Park: Mount Diablo State Park
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Sunday, May 06, 2012 @ 9:30 AM
Event Notes:

The first of our yearly triad of Mt. Diablo Park hikes, culminating in a hike to the summit. This first hike goes to Deer Flat, an out-and-back distance of about 7 ½ miles with an elevation gain of almost 1800 feet. An added option for this hike will be to return to the staging area via Eagle Peak, adding about a mile to the distance and a couple of hundred additional feet of elevation gain. Full facilities at Mitchell Canyon trailhead. No dogs allowed in the State Park. Parking fee is now $6, exact change. Trailhead address is 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA 94517.

Contact: Howard   
Email: HikerHoward@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (925) 548-8783

Trail Notes:

This is a beautiful 7 mile round trip hike on the north side of Mt. Diablo with a 1900 foot climb. Plan on spending 4 hours to complete this hike. We will take a break at Deer Flat before going back. Since we plan on hiking at an easy pace, it shouldn't be a problem if you are in good physical shape. The hike follows a smooth dirt road through a shady canyon and up a sunny mountain dotted with pine trees. The canyon views are spectacular. The first two miles are easy walking with an elevation gain of 400 feet, but feel almost flat. The final mile-and-a-half is all uphill, takes an hour, and gains 1500 feet. Dogs are not permitted on Mt. Diablo State Park trails. Bring exact change and a pen to fill out the self-parking envelope. Meet in front of the Mitchell Canyon Interpretive Center.

Directions to Trailhead:

From I-680 North or Hwy 24 East, exit at Ygnacio Valley Road. Turn right (east) on Ygnacio Valley Road to Clayton Road in Concord (approx 7.5 miles) and turn right (east).

From I-680 South, exit at Treat Blvd. Turn left (south) at the stop light, then immediate left (east) at the next stop light (Treat Blvd). Follow Treat all the way up the hill into Concord (approx 8 miles). Turn right (east) onto Clayton Road.

Follow Clayton Road to Mitchell Canyon Road and turn right (south). The road ends in the park at a parking lot.

TrailHead Parking Fee: $5.00 (Exact Change)
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The trailhead information on this page was last updated Wednesday, December 24, 2008.