This ride celebrates the arrival of spring with a leisurely jaunt up Mt Diablo via North Gate to the Junction Ranger Station. Mt Diablo State Park North Gate Entrance Station to the Junction Ranger Station is 6.5 miles with an average grade of 6%.
Wild poppies are in full display!
Feeling great? Go on and continue to the top of the mountain on Summit Rd for another 4.5 mile miles. Now’s the time to head up the mountain to enjoy the spring display of orange poppies! Get out there before the wildflowers fade away!
Weather: Overcast with partial sun. Temps ranged from the mid 50’s to the mid 60’s with N winds.