905. Five Peaks of Diablo (11/30/13)

Hikers (35): Aaron, Adam S, Alan, Arlene, Betty, Bob D, Brad, Chinyet, Christina, Christophe, Dan, David, Hima, Janice, Jeff, John, Karl, Kathryn, Kevin, Kirk, Michal, Paul, Peter, Peter E, Ralph, Sabine, Sarah, Shuli, Sophie, Stacy, Steve, Theresa, Vicki, Yannick, Yvon
Distance: 16 miles
Rating: 4 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Mt. Diablo State Park near Clayton

Peter owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Karl, Janice, and Alan W

Over a mile of elevation gain on the day ..... very tempted to call it a 5, but I'll settle for a tough 4.

Let the pain begin!

The climb up to Mt. Olympia works off the T-Day calories in a hurry

"We came all the way from the quarry?"

But there's still a long way to go!

The treacherous climb down from North Peak is always fun

As is walking through recently burned areas

The summit is in sight!

Bam!

Eager crowds gathered at the newly-remodeled bright and shiny observation deck for Karl's 151st celebration

Someone was a little too eager to get to the party!

Don't worry, this won't be on the internet

Looking back at North Peak and the recent burn areas

Couple of handsome dudes hangin' out at the peak

Time to head back down

But not before a stop at Eagle Peak

Can't think of a better way to spend Black Friday

Milestones:
Highest point in Contra Costa county
Aaron's 1^st leaf
Adam S's 1^st leaf
Arlene's 90^th leaf
David's 370^th leaf
Hima's 250^th leaf
Karl's 151^st leaf (and shot)

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