Responsible Recreation
It Takes All of Us
Trails provide a safe place for connecting to nature, supporting conservation, fitness and renewal-based activities like hiking, biking, running, and horseback riding, as well as landscape, wildflower and wildlife photography.
Our stewardship, access and Responsible Recreation goals aim to ensure that the trails at Mount Diablo State Park are accessible and welcoming for all park visitors while also protective of ecological and cultural resources.
Help Protect the Trails
Wall Point Rd
Stay on designated trails to protect the watershed, flora, fauna and wildlife
When trails are muddy, do not hike, run or ride on them
Foot, tire or horseshoe damage on muddy trails (especially below Mount Diablo’s Junction Ranger Station) can cause safety and environmental hazards
Please consider alternate activities and return to the park another day when trail conditions are more favorable
Observe the Right of Way Triangle
Yield means temporarily stop and move to the side of the trail
Bikes must yield to hikers, runners and horses
When there are limited clearance or safe passing options, dismount from bike to signal that right of way has been established for everyone’s safety
Hikers and runners must yield to horses
Macedo Ranch Staging Area
North Peak Trail
Use a bell to alert others
When on a bike, use a bell (e.g., Spur Cycle or Timber Bell) to alert trail users of impending approach
Bell usage does not exempt a cyclist from yielding
Remember, some trail users may be hearing impaired
Wall Point Rd
Be situationally aware
Do not wear headphones in both ears
Externally played music (e.g., portable speaker) or bike-related noises (e.g., free hub spinning) can startle horses, potentially causing risk of injury or death for equestrian and horse
To learn more about trail etiquette best practices, visit the official Mount Diablo State Park website and scroll down to Safety Tips