California State Parks today announced the temporary closure of North Gate Road at Mount Diablo State Park to pedestrians, vehicles, equestrians and bicyclists. The road will be closed May 19 through mid-September to stabilize and rebuild a section damaged by the 2023 winter storms.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is celebrating the completion of 30 new bike turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park. These turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower speeds as they pedal uphill, to pull out of the main traffic lane into their own lane so that vehicles can pass safely. This priority project was funded by Senate Bill 129, spearheaded by Senator Steve Glazer (D-Orinda).
A Peak Experience – Celebrating 100 Years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This year Mount Diablo State Park celebrates its 100th birthday! The mountain’s unique natural features have long inspired a special place in the hearts of the community and led to it becoming a park in 1921.
California State Parks released today a list of park units being affected by red flag warnings and PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
California StateParksinvites the public to discover the wonders of Mount Diablo State Park on Saturday, June 1, during Mount Diablo Discovery Day. The event takes place at the Mount Diablo Lower Summit Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.