Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center – Meridian Ridge Road loop from Lot 25

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Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center – Meridian Ridge Road loop from Lot 25

Hard

3.0

(5)

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Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center – Meridian Ridge Road loop from Lot 25

02:00

16.6km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mount Diablo State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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261 m

Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center is staffed year-round on the weekends by the State Park volunteers to provide helpful information on the park's natural wonders. There are displays regarding various aspects of …

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326 m

Mitchell Canyon Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mitchell Canyon Rd Trail leads up to the intersection with Eagle Peak trail from the north Entrance of Mt Diablo State Park at Mitchell Creek. that trailhead has parking, a …

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6.27 km

Meridian Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Meridian Ridge Road is a gravel trail snaking down the South-Western ridge of Mount Diablo to the Juniper campground and intersection with Burma/Deer Flat Rd trails. This loop uses it …

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7.47 km

Meridian Ridge Road is a flat dirt fire trail that is easy to navigate. The views from this portion of the trail are stunning. It is an excellent spot to stop and take some panoramic photos of the area.

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11.3 km

Donner Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-maintained and easy trail provides access to Mount Diablo high country. The road climbs gradually through grasslands filled with wildflowers and beautiful oak trees. The trail climb gets steep …

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12.8 km

Donner Canyon Road & Back Creek Trail Access

Highlight • Trail

Parking is free on Regency Drive. This spot provides access to multiple trails in Mount Diablo State Park. In addition to Donner Canyon Road and Back Creek Trail, it is …

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

540 m

504 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km