Mitchel Canyon Visitor’s Center

The Hike will meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor’s Center parking lot at Mt. Diablo State Park. Look for your guide at one of the picnic tables under the trees by the parking lot. He will probably be wearing a Lindsay Wildlife baseball cap.

Driving Directions: take Ygnacio Valley Road exit off 680 into Walnut Creek, follow to Clayton turning right on Clayton Road, follow Clayton Road then turn right on Mitchell Canyon Road, stay on Mitchell Canyon Road which ends at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor’s Center.

The fee for parking will be $6, bring exact change as the entrance gate is unattended. The fee goes into an envelope and the tag goes on the dashboard of your car. Then proceed to the parking lot by the visitor center.