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Diablo Range

California

Elevation Range

1,000 ft - 4,213 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

36.3697, -120.6443

About Diablo Range

The Diablo Range is a mountain range located in central California, running approximately 150 miles along the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay Area. The terrain is characterized by rugged, steep hills and canyons, with elevations ranging from around 1,000 feet to over 4,000 feet. The range is primarily composed of sedimentary and volcanic rock, with chaparral and oak woodland plant communities dominating the landscape. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Notable Peaks

Mt. Diablo

3,849 ft

Mt. Hamilton

4,213 ft

Mt. Umunhum

3,486 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Livermore, CA
San Jose, CA
Gilroy, CA

Location

California

36.3697, -120.6443

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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