Bob's Yellow Bird
| August 10, 2003 | 4 hours 26 minutes | 62 miles |
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We arrived at the summit and were lucky to find a relatively safe parking space right away. It was a Sunday afternoon and there was a lot more people than I had hoped for. Next time we'll make the trip on a weekday. |
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This is looking west by southwest from the parking lot area. The view was obstructed somewhat but when we climbed the stairs to the observation deck it was much better. |
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This is looking south towards The Livermore Valley. There's something about being on a mountain above all the hustle and bustle that gives you a different perspective on the world. When you think about all the activity going on down below compared to the serenity on the mountain top it makes you feel pretty insignificant. |
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This is looking east over The Central Valley. In the distance you can see the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We can literally see all of California from east to west from here. |
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This is looking north. When atmospheric conditions are just right you can see Mt. Shasta which is fairly close to the Oregon border. |
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Here I zoomed in on The Golden Gate Bridge. You can see The Marin Headlands on the north end and Fort Point just below the south end of the bridge. Just to the left but out of the picture Sutro Tower could be plainly seen. It is an antenna structure which stands on a hill above San Francisco. |
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This beacon at the 3,850 foot summit was used as a navigation aid by airplanes before World War II. Every December 7 it is lit in remembrance of Pearl Harbor. Visit The Mount Diablo Information Page for more information and pictures. |
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The mountain is a favorite place for hikers and rock climbers. Earlier we saw some people sitting on top of this outcropping. |
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It was getting later in the afternoon when this picture was taken and the lighting is completely different. If you stayed from sunrise to sunset you would probably see many subtle changes in the views from the mountain. |
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Our driver on the way down the mountain and back to Livermore. |
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It will be my turn to enjoy the ride and the scenery. 95% of it is on country roads. I go to great lengths when planning a trip to avoid as many busy roads as possible. |
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Almost ready to head home after a very pleasant Sunday afternoon. |
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