Save Mount Diablo expands free Discover Diablo hikes, outings program for 2026

New events include a Green Ranch rove and a Spanish language hike at Pine Canyon.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Save Mount Diablo is offering 36 more free Discover Diablo guided hikes, themed walks, and outdoor activities in 2026 across Contra Costa, Alameda, Stanislaus, and San Benito counties. The program aims to connect local communities to the natural world of the Mount Diablo area and build awareness about land conservation.

Why it matters

The Discover Diablo program helps cultivate a love of the land and a deepened appreciation for the Diablo Range, which is crucial for ensuring the long-term protection and care of these precious natural areas.

The details

The Discover Diablo outings series includes hikes, mountain biking, rock climbing, meditation, plein air painting, and property tours. New events this year are a Green Ranch rove and a Spanish language hike at Pine Canyon. Continuing popular events include rock climbing, stargazing, medicinal herb walks, condor hikes, and tarantula treks.

  • The Discover Diablo program began in 2017.
  • The 2026 Discover Diablo events will take place throughout the year.

The players

Save Mount Diablo

A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Diablo Range in Northern California.

Ted Clement

The Executive Director of Save Mount Diablo.

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What they’re saying

“It is the goal of the Discover Diablo program to build connections between people, Save Mount Diablo, and the land, helping our communities develop a strong sense of place and a deepened appreciation for our collective backyard. Most importantly, we want to cultivate a love of the land in participants, as that is what it will take to ensure the precious Diablo natural areas are taken care of for generations to come.”

— Ted Clement, Executive Director, Save Mount Diablo (contracostaherald.com)

What’s next

Registration for the 2026 Discover Diablo hikes and outings will open one month prior to each event date.

The takeaway

The expanded Discover Diablo program demonstrates Save Mount Diablo's commitment to connecting local communities with the natural wonders of the Diablo Range, fostering a deeper appreciation and stewardship of these precious lands for the future.