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 Property, which has been in continuous use by the public for over forty years."

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 Property, which has been in continuous use by the public for over forty years."

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 Property, which has been in continuous use by the public for over forty years."

In 2008, the Superintendent for Mount Diablo State Park told the property owner( 2354 Alameda Diablo) to STOP building the Wall on the Road because there was a 60ft Easement (granted to CA State Parks in 1931) down the center of Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. The Superintendent threatened Legal Action. Unfortunately, State Parks DID NOT TAKE LEGAL ACTION AND THE WALL WAS BUILD WITHIN THE 60FT EASEMENT AND SECTIONS WERE BUILT DIRECTLY ON THE ROAD. Why did CA State Parks, Contra Costa County and the Diablo Community Services allow the Property Owner to build the Wall Directly ON the Road?

In 2014 this Sign was Placed at both Entrances to the Easement by a Non-Property Owner

Every month, hundreds of pedestrians, joggers and dog walkers use the HistoricPath/Easement Connecting Alameda Diablo to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.

Every month, hundreds of cyclists use the Historic Path/Easement Connecting Alameda Diablo to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.

Every month, hundreds of animals use the Historic Path/Easement Connecting Alameda Diablo to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.

Notice two other older Asphalt Layers (Roads) and yes that's a sprinkler line on top of Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. As a result, the road is actually 3ft+ narrower than it should be!. Apparently, over the years, California State Parks didn't require contractors to clear away dirt and debris before repaving. As a result, the "Danger Zone" with Five Dangerous Blind Curves became narrower and even more Dangerous!

Notice two other older Asphalt Layers (Roads) and yes that's a sprinkler line on top of Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. As a result, the road is actually 3ft+ narrower than it should be!. Apparently, over the years, California State Parks didn't require contractors to clear away dirt and debris before repaving. As a result, the "Danger Zone" with Five Dangerous Blind Curves became narrower and even more Dangerous!

Did the Wall; which was built directly on Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. and its Channelizing Effect contribute to the death of Maayan Jones, Husband and Father to Three Boys who was Killed at this Location in June 2019? Notice the width of the dirt to the Wall, which is approximately 5ft!

Memorial to Maayan Jones in 2019.

Did US Bank give approval for a Private Security Guard to Park on their Property and Handout a "Public Notice"? The Intervenors payed a Security Company to Provide Security at this location for a week

According to the CCC Sheriff: "The Intervenors paid 22,000 dollars for United Fence Services to install the metal fence on the Wootten Property (2328 Alameda Diablo) and US Bank Property (2354 Alameda Diablo)."

According to the CCC Sheriff: "The Intervenors paid 22,000 dollars for United Fence Services to install the metal fence on the Wootten Property (2328 Alameda Diablo) and US Bank Property (2354 Alameda Diablo)."

Did US Bank actually give approval for the Metal Fence to be built, closing the Historic Path/Easement?

Workers for United Fence Services Installing the Metal Fence to Close the Historic Path/Easement.

Shame on US Bank for Approving the Blocking of this Historic and Life-Saving Path!

Why did US Bank Close "a longstanding expressly dedicated public trail easement (the “Easement”) that encumbers the southerly end of the U.S. Bank Property, which has been in continuous use by the public for over forty years?"

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San Ramon High School Mountain Bike Club; students, coaches and parents. US Bank Take Down the Fence and Reopen the Historic Path!