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Donner Canyon, Mount Diablo CA

Overview

Canyon and waterfall route on Mount Diablo near Clayton, CA. 5-mile part-loop, moderate, 1,170 ft gain. Trail conditions and GPX file.

Trail Stats

Duration
3.9 hr
Length
8.7 km
Elevation Gain
532 m
High Point
504 m
Low Point
161 m
Grade
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Photos

California Waterfalls: McWay Falls
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A large tree stands centered in a sunlit field, its wide canopy forming a silhouette against the bright sky. Sunbeams filter through the upper branches, casting a soft glow around the tree's intricate form. The surrounding field is lush and green, framed b
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Split-screen image showing two close-up scenes from nature. On the left, a brown lizard with rough, patterned skin rests diagonally on a mossy, rock-strewn surface partially shaded by small green plants. On the right, a vibrant purple flower with delicatel
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A composite image featuring two contrasting natural scenes. On the left, a small waterfall cascades over dark, mossy rocks, surrounded by tufts of grass and scattered orange wildflowers, creating a lush and intimate foreground. On the right, a more expansi
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A person wearing a red shirt, black pants, and a black backpack walks along a winding dirt trail bordered by tall grass and dense greenery. Twisted tree trunks and overhanging branches frame the path, creating a canopy that filters dappled sunlight onto th
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A gently sloping meadow filled with bright green grass and scattered clusters of purple wildflowers stretches into the distance. Slender trees with sparse foliage rise from the field, their trunks forming loose vertical lines against the landscape. Sunligh
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A hiker in a red shirt walks along a hillside trail overlooking a green valley with rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
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Donner Canyon, Mount Diablo CA
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