The best MTB trails around Danville

Mount Diablo, is the Bay Area second-highest peak at 1173m (3849ft). The challenging climb features constantly fluctuating gradients averaging 8%, with tough sections up to 18% and a brutal 23% finish in the last 200m. The equally demanding descent requires good bike handling due to tight corners, potholes, and strong winds. The road to the top is open daily from 8 AM till sunset.

The Del Amigo Swim Club, officially known as the Del Amigo Pool Association, is a member-owned, nonprofit community pool that features two pools. The pool closes every year from mid‑September to March for major renovation.

Nestled within Mount Diablo State Park, the Summit Trail unveils its beauty, particularly in late winter and spring, when lush greenery blankets the landscape like a scene from a fairytale. Offering a dirt path with gentle ascents, it promises a serene hiking experience amidst picturesque surroundings.

This point is about halfway up to Mount Diablo. The view from here is stunning, offering vistas of rolling hills and lush green surroundings. If timed right, springtime wildflowers add an extra bonus to the experience.

One of the fiercest peaks in the Bay. Always worth the effort. It’s often much cooler on the summit than the rest of the trails — there is a water spigot up there to fill up bottles. Also a store is open at some times. Don’t bank on it.

This trail is a short singletrack for a steep climb through oaks and scrub on a south-facing slope. The breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape views from here are fantastic.

This trail is a broad, easy path full of wildflowers, grasslands and green hillsides ladened with oak and madrones. The area has lots of wildlife, and you may see some wild turkeys or catch a few cows grazing nearby.

This trail is an exciting and challenging singletrack that winds up the side of a steep hill, running parallel to a small creek. The first part of the route has some steep climbs and is narrow and curvy, making it one of the best riding experiences in this beautiful area. During the wet season, the trail can become quite muddy and difficult to navigate due to the cow-stomped surface, but it smoothes out during the dry months for a more enjoyable ride. It's worth noting that poison ivy often grows alongside the trail, so it's recommended to wear pants or long socks.