Vertical climb: +2099 ft
Start: Lafayette BART
Finish: Pleasant Hill BART
Major climbs: Mt. Diablo South Gate
Rest Stops: Mt. Diablo Ranger Station
Route sheet: Mt. Diablo (H) [129K]
Start from Lafayette BART and climb up the big mountain partially—to the ranger station at the North Gate / South Gate junction (aka "the saddle"). Descend out the North Gate and return via BART from Pleasant Hill.