Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve - Antioch, CA - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

"The Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is a 6,000-acre (2,400 ha) park located north of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County, California under the administration of the East Bay Regional Park District. The preserve contains relics of 5 ghost towns, former coal and sand mines, and offers guided tours of a former sand mine. The 60 miles (97 km) of trails in the Preserve cross rolling foothill terrain covered with grassland, California oak woodland, California mixed evergreen forest, and chaparral." (visit link)

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 6000 ACRES Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: dirt trails What points of interest are there?: Historic mines and a historic cemetery What activities are available?: hiking List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): snakes Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: Yes If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: $5 Hours of accessibility?: Not listed Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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