

Open grassland ridge with sweeping views of Mount Diablo, Concord and the East Bay — great for wide landscape panoramas, seasonal wildflowers, edge-of-ridge silhouettes and dramatic cloudscapes. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; spring for wildflowers, late fall for clear Diablo views. Small parking lot at 990 Vía Montanas (free), trails range from easy to moderately steep; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter. Expect breezy conditions; bring sun and sun


Open grassland ridge with sweeping views of Mount Diablo, Concord and the East Bay — great for wide landscape panoramas, seasonal wildflowers, edge-of-ridge silhouettes and dramatic cloudscapes. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; spring for wildflowers, late fall for clear Diablo views. Small parking lot at 990 Vía Montanas (free), trails range from easy to moderately steep; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter. Expect breezy conditions; bring sun and sun