Ascent of Mount Diablo on 1985-02-17| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Sunday, February 17, 1985 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Mount Diablo | | Location: | USA-California | | Elevation: | 3849 ft / 1173 m |
Ascent Trip ReportA solo northside loop from Mitchell Canyon staging area-Mitchell Peak Tr-Mitchell Peak-Twin Peaks-Eagle Peak Tr-Eagle Peak-Murchio Gap-Bald Ridge Tr-Prospectors Gap-North Peak Tr-Devils Pulpit-Summit Tr-Mt. Diablo summit-Juniper Tr-Laurel Dell Camp-Deer Flat Rd-Deer Flat-Mitchell Canyon Rd-Mitchell Canyon staging area. Adding to the totally satisfying experience of hike was the excitement of having a magnificent bald eagle take flight just as I was approaching the rock ridge summit of Eagle Peak. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 3524 ft / 1074 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 3524 ft / 1073 m | | Grade/Class: | Class 1 | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 3524 ft / 1074 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 3224 ft / 983 m; Extra: 300 ft / 91m | | Loss on way in: | 300 ft / 91 m | | Route: | Eagle Peak-Murchio Gao-Prospectors Gap | | Start Trailhead: | Mitchell Cyn entrance 625 ft / 190 m | | Time: | 3 Hours 30 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 3224 ft / 982 m | | Route: | Deer Flat Rd-Mitchell Cyn Rd | | End Trailhead: | Mitchell Cyn entrance 625 ft / 190 m | | Time: | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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