Monthly Men’s Hike | Mount Diablo State Park

For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.

Saturday, October 11 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Mount Diablo State Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

• When: Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Time:  8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
• Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. 
• Parking: $6
• Meeting Point: Mitchell Canyon Parking Lot
• Trail: Back Canyon Loop
• Distance: Around 5.9 miles.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
• RSVP: By Friday, October 10, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.

For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.

Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any. 

Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org 

About this trail:

This trail begins at Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center and climbs Donner Canyon Road and descends Back Canyon Trail to create a somewhat challenging loop. There are lovely views of the surrounding hillsides and oak trees along the way. In the spring, the trail can be quite muddy, with a few creek crossings. There are also wildflowers and waterfalls along the route. During the summer months, this trail can get hot, as there is little shade. Bring lots of water and sun protection and start early in the day.

There is an alternative starting point on Regency Drive. Although, keep in mind the parking at the trailhead is for residents only and you may get a ticket.