Ride Chronicles: Mount Diablo North Gate to the Junction
21 Miles with ~1905 of elevation gain
Start Location > Heather Farm Park on San Carlos Dr in Walnut Creek. Parking lots at the NE end of the park has free parking with no time restrictions. Water and restrooms are available. BART accessible via the Iron Horse and Canal Trails. Mile Turn Direction Next Turn Exit parking lot onto San Carlos Dr 0.0 R San Carlos Dr 0.4 0.4 X Ygnacio Valley Rd 0.4 S Continue on San Carlos Dr 0.9 1.3 L Las Lomas Way 0.3 1.6 R Walnut Ave 1.0 2.6 R At traffic circle onto Oak Grove Rd 0.1 2.7 L North Gate Rd 1.3 4.0 S Mount Diablo State Park North Gate Entrance
S North Gate Rd 6.5 10.5 Arrive Junction Ranger Station *restrooms currently closed with limited water-Pit toilet available around the bend up Summit Rd
U Descend North Gate Rd 6.5 17.0 S Exit Mount Diablo State Park North Gate Entrance
S Continue on North Gate Rd 1.3 18.3 R Oak Grove Rd 0.2 18.5 L At traffic circle onto Walnut Ave 18.5 S Walnut Ave 1.0 19.5 L Las Lomas Way 0.3 19.8 R San Carlos Dr 0.9 20.7 X Ygnacio Valley Rd 20.7 S Continue on San Carlos Dr into Heather Farm Park 0.4 21.1 L Into parking lot-FINISH!
Optional post ride stop at the Ygnacio Plaza with plenty of snack/food/coffee/tea options Ride Chronicles: http://yurides.wordpress.com/