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Looking north toward Mount Diablo and its eastern foothills

The trail now encounters a scrubby chaparral community, highlighted by the appearance of thick chamise, and soon reaches Prairie Falcon Trail on the right (4.8/1,960'). This short side loop is a worthwhile diversion, a singletrack path that winds over to a good vista down-valley before returning to Volvon Trail (5.3/1,970'). Bear right and quickly right again on Condor Trail, which rises briefly before descending to the earlier junction with Coyote Trail (5.7/2,000') by the trailhead.

Nearest Visitor Center This preserve doesn’t have a visitor center. For general information, try 510-544-3060 or the visitor center at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, 925-544-2750.

Nearest Campgrounds Mount Diablo State Park has 3 year-round campgrounds with a total of 56 sites. Juniper Campground, the largest, is along Summit Rd.; small Junction Campground is by park headquarters; and Live Oak Campground can be found on Mount Diablo Scenic Rd./South Gate Rd. (all campgrounds $30). Reservations are recommended for weekends; visit reserveamerica.com or call 800-444-7275.