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The Best Hiking in Clayton

Looking for the best hiking in Clayton? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Clayton. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Clayton

  • Clayton, California

    Donner Canyon Road to Mitchell Canyon Road Loop

    10.09 mi / 1322 ft gain
    Donner Canyon Road to Mitchell Canyon Road Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Black Diamonds to Mount Diablo Regional Trail and Nortonville Trail Loop

    10.49 mi / 2021 ft gain
    Black Diamonds to Mount Diablo Regional Trail and Nortonville Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Mount Diablo Summit via Mitchell Canyon Loop

    12.57 mi / 3402 ft gain
    Mount Diablo Summit via Mitchell Canyon Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Back Creek Trail and Bald Ridge Trail to Mount Diablo Summit

    10.69 mi / 3376 ft gain
    Back Creek Trail and Bald Ridge Trail to Mount Diablo Summit is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Mitchell Canyon, Juniper Trail, Summit, Prospector's Gap, Falls Trail, Donner Canyon

    14.6 mi / 4003 ft gain
    Mitchell Canyon, Juniper Trail, Summit, Prospector's Gap, Falls Trail, Donner Canyon is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Hike the Waterfalls of Mount Diablo Loop Trail

    5.0
    6 mi / 1627 ft gain
    Winter and spring rains create scenic waterfalls in this hike at Mount Diablo, the East Bay's signature peak. Be careful hiking immediately post-rain, watch for slippery sections of mud. The trail is moderately difficult and is used by hikers, walking groups, trail runners, and for nature trips. ...
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  • Clayton, California

    Eagle Peak Meridian Ridge Loop

    7.64 mi / 2451 ft gain
    Eagle Peak Meridian Ridge Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    North Peak via Donner Canyon Road and Meridian Ridge Road

    10.04 mi / 3248 ft gain
    North Peak via Donner Canyon Road and Meridian Ridge Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Eagle Peak Trail to Back Creek Trail

    6.04 mi / 2149 ft gain
    Eagle Peak Trail to Back Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Hike the Donner Creek Trail

    5.2 mi / 1322 ft gain
    The Donner Creek Loop Trail is a moderate, 5.2 mile loop hike. Just outside of Clayton, California, this hike is perfect for Bay Area residents. The trail is open year-round, and the waterfalls are particularly impressive in the winter.  This trail is open to horses but not dogs.  Trail directi...
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  • Clayton, California

    Donner Creek Loop Trail

    5.28 mi / 1332 ft gain
    Donner Creek Loop Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Back Creek Trail

    5.14 mi / 1795 ft gain
    Back Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Back Creek Trail to Donner Canyon Road Loop

    5.78 mi / 1831 ft gain
    Back Creek Trail to Donner Canyon Road Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Hike Mt. Diablo

    4.4
    13 mi / 3323 ft gain
    Mt. Diablo has some of the most expansive views in California, despite it's relatively low peak elevation. It played a large role in the surveying the Bay Area during its early discovery. Getting There: To get to the staging area, take Interstate 80 to I-680 to Highway 4. Exit at Railroad Bouleva...
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  • Clayton, California

    Waterfalls of Mount Diablo Loop

    7.89 mi / 1926 ft gain
    Waterfalls of Mount Diablo Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Clayton, California.
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  • Clayton, California

    Mitchell and Donner Canyons

    8.95 mi / 1998 ft gain
    Mitchell and Donner Canyons is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.
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