INCH Hike: Mt. Diablo

891. Mt. Diablo (08/03/13)

Hikers (19): Alan B, Angelika, Brad, Carissa, Chester, Hima, Karl, Kirk, Nick, Nick M, Peter, Reiko, Robert, Rod, Ross, Russ, Sophie, Wendy, Yipeng
Distance: 13 miles
Rating: 4 difficulty, 8 beauty
Park info: Mt. Diablo State Park near Clayton

Peter owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Alan B, Chester, Karl, and Sophie

First stop, Eagle Peak ...

... where the cool guys hang out

The Summit is soooooo far away!

Getting closer ......

Made it!

Chillin' at the top

Best looking couple on the mountain!

Rushing back down for beer!

But there's still a loooong way to go

Nice panoramic view of Eagle Peak

When you get to the quarry, you're all done!

Best part of the hike is the war stories afterwards

Happy 21st Birthday!

"Forget the shot glass, I'm going straight for the bottle -- cheers!"

Honorable mentions to Max, Mike, Nagendra, and Thomas for doing various parts of the hike. Extra brownie points (not to be confused with Brown Leaves) to Brad and level-headed Kirk for bagging North Peak and Olympia on the way back, and also for taking a steeper route up to the Summit.

Despite multiple errors in my directions, I think a good time was had by all. That's my last INCH hike for a while -- see you after Kili!

Milestones:
Highest point in Contra Costa county
Carissa's 170^th leaf
Nick M's 1^st leaf
Reiko's 1^st leaf
Rod's 1^st leaf
Sophie's 110^th leaf