Photo History(1920 – 2023): The Road became a Path and Over Time a Easement to Mount Diablo State Park

1920’S Map – Road up Mount Diablo, 2023 Path/Easeme 1920’S Map – Road up Mount Diablo, 2023 Path/Easement Historic Path Connecting Alameda Diablo to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd via South Gate Road and Mount Diablo State Park. “A longstanding expressly dedicated public trail easement (the “Easement”) that encumbers the southerly end of the U.S. Bank…

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Thanks to the Angels of Scenic

For spending their own money, time, and effort to install aggregate on the Path-Easement (July 2023). Special Thanks to the Property Owner for his Years of Support to Maintain and Keep the Path Open for Everyone!

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NEAR-MISS BIKE VS VEHICLE INCIDENT

It is our understanding that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction over the Danger Zone –  Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard, not the Contra Costa County Sherriff or California State Park Rangers. Therefore, we are asking the CHP to patrol the road, especially on weekends, and to issue tickets or CHP Warning Letters to motorists as…

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SAFETY SIGNS – SILENT ANGELS OF SCENIC

The Silent Angels of Scenic have installed four safety message signs just before the entrance to South Gate Road, Mount Diablo State Park BICYCLES DESCENDING, DON’T BE INSANE, AVOID A CRASH, STAY IN YOUR LANE. These signs are known as ” Burma Shave ” signs. Thank You Silent Angels of Scenic! . .  

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DIABLO COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT DANGER ZONE LETTER TO STATE PARKS

“Our Board supports the position taken by our residents and the community and requests that you prioritze evaluation of the conditions of this dangerous section of road along with the vehicular and cyclists traffic to determine what improvements can and must be made to safeguard all users of Mt. Diablo Scenic. We would also welcome…

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SILENT ANGELS OF SCENIC & LARGE PINE LOGS

Park Visitor Vehicles often park in the Danger Zone, thereby further narrowing the roads. Forcing Park visitor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists into the path of vehicular traffic.  Apparently, the “Silent Angels of Scenic” Flew thru the Danger Zone sprinkling large pine logs along the side of the road! Go Fund Me Campaign to Restore Safe…

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Video Survey Danger Zone (Blind Curve #3) Solid Double Yellow Line

On July 17, 2021 (10am to 11am) a Video Survey was conducted of All Mount Diablo State Park Visitor Vehicles, Bicycles and Hikers traveling up/down at Blind Curve #3, Danger Zone, Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.  Where numerous Near-Miss Bike vs Vehicle and Actual Collisions have occurred. No Vehicle crossed over the Solid Double Yellow Line,…

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STATE PARKS RESPONSE TO APRIL 19, 2021 LETTER

Response by Eddie Guaracha, Superintendent Diablo Range District. Red highlight added to emphasize his focus on “Road Maintenance” NOT Safety.  Read the April 19, 2021 Letter to Understand how Eddie Guaracha Totally ignored the request to: “implement a safety plan to protect all park visitors traveling through the Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd Danger Zone.”

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