Here is a brief trip report on our hike on April 10 to Mount Diablo. Eleven hiker's turned out on a cool and cloudy day for our hike of six miles up Donner Canyon Road. We did the Middle trail and Falls trails to make a loop around and back to Donner Canyon Road.
We were treated to wonderful array of wildflowers including the rare Yellow globe tulip that occurs only on Mount Diablo. Indian Warrior and Indian Paintbrush were side-by-side on the Middle trail so we could easily see the difference between them.
Of course the falls were all spectacular due to the heavy rains this winter and spring. The top of Mount Diablo was hidden in clouds and fog that looked threatening, but we were back in our vehicles before it started to rain. Good day on the mountain.
Well, I might as well add that we did do a "mini" Colby Challenge on a steep section of the Donner Canyon Road. Several of our stronger ladies gave me a run for my money, passing me and forcing me to dig deep to catch up.
Bob Colby, Leader
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