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Meridian Ridge Fire Road

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  2. CA
  3. …Tri-Valley
  4. Mount Diablo State Park
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“A wide dirt road, with a good mix of ascent and descent. ”

Anina Middleton
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2.5

Miles

4.1

KM

Point to Point

2,317' 706 m

High

1,088' 332 m

Low

269' 82 m

Up

1,314' 401 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly An easy dirt trail. There is a little bit of ascent though for younger kids.

Description

A great trail for families or pets! This flat, dirt fire trail that connects to multiple other trails on Mount Diablo. It can be accessed from the Deer Flat Fire Trail and connects to the Prospector's Gap Fire Road for those looking to make a longer hike or loop in the park.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - Mount Diablo State Park

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Anina Middleton
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  3.0 from 4 votes

#23

in Mount Diablo State Park

#27705

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#23

in Mount Diablo State Park

#2,923

in California

#27,705

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Looking south towards Ransom Point on the trail to Prospectors Gap. The route has little cover, no water, and great views.
Sep 30, 2018 near Clayton, CA
View along the Meridian Ridge Fire Road.
Dec 29, 2015 near Clayton, CA
North Peak.
Dec 27, 2017 near Clayton, CA
A view from our lunch spot on the Meridian Ridge Fire Road.
Dec 20, 2015 near Clayton, CA

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May 20, 2018
Pavlína Marková
Hiked only the first 1.1 mike before getting onto Mitchell Canyon.
Jan 28, 2017
Candace Rose
After a rainy month, trail filled with water/mud and a few water crossings. Connected to Fall Trail Loop. Beautiful waterfalls. Bird watching. 8mi — 2h 30m
Dec 26, 2015
Tilman Giese

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