Diablo's Door: a drive across California's most mysterious mountain range

[@allentabbert1272]

Thank you for this video and for all you do to keep it wild. It is truly one of my favorite places and a piece of heaven for me. to see it any other way it would break my heart too.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@kennethhancock2433]

Yeah. That’s just nuts.

[@Clay_Tatum]

I grew up and still own the property out there. A truly special piece of California.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

You are lucky! Thanks for listening.

[@Koishishibaman]

Been up and down del Puerto canyon, and Hamilton many times on a bicycle. Stunning landscape at 20 mph.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

That's a big ride on a bike!

[@Koishishibaman]

@@audiblemountdiablo really a tough endurance ride. Think about 70 mi to the top of hamilton and back to patterson. The east side of hamitlon has a lot 20% grades. The san jose side is less steep. 5 to 7 % grades to get the mules up with building supplies to make the observitory. Really beautiful ride in the spring.

[@lisagoldberg5178]

Thank you so much for this! I can see Mt. Diablo from my living room window. I hike there frequently, but I had no idea how far south the Diablo Range went. I love seeing Diablo in January when we get snow every now and then. Mt. Diablo is so beautiful in the spring when it is green.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@michelepayne3546]

It's definitely an event when Mt Diablo gets snow! I've also gotten really bad cases of poison oak from hiking there.. live and learn 🤣

[@central_scrutinizr]

I grew up in San Jose always seeing the Diablo range as a backdrop to my daily life, but didn’t “discover” it until I was a young adult exploring it with my car. It’s one of my favorite places on earth. I love it from every approach: Mines Rd, Del Puerto Canyon, or 130. I will never forget the time I was driving somewhere just south of The Junction at dusk and saw a herd of tule elk with huge beautiful antlers, walking under a rising moon- I didn’t even know we had those here at the time. It was a spiritual moment. I hope this sacred place never changes.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Beautiful.

[@billlundeen4983]

Wonderful video! Let’s PRESERVE what little is left while we can.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Absolutely!!

[@Cobbmtngirl]

My sister lived on an amazing piece of property on Mines Rd. in the 70’s. I always remember how beautiful it was there. I’ll have to go back someday…Thanks so much for this informative video. I’m happy there are positives in our wildfire situation. ❤

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@cheesedude1733]

I have driven the Del Puerto/Mines Rd legs more times than I can count. Every trip from my home in the North Bay to the south goes through there and back over Coalinga Rd from I5 to Hwy 25, or vice versa. Two of the most scenic and remote drives on the west coast. The full length of 130 must be seen to be believed. Just over the mountain from San Jose is a wildland paradise that probably less than 1% of the people are even aware of, much less have explored.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@GinaVega-l4r]

I just found that wilderness this summer after having lived near Mt Diablo for most of my life. It's stunningly beautiful out there

[@cheesedude1733]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx showed up on suggested viewing. I recognized the place, so I watched it.

[@badbaddolemike]

​@@cheesedude1733I went to high school in Coalinga, lol!

[@peterbedford2610]

Thanks. I've lived in the BA for 60 years and never driven this, nor knew it even existed.

[@allentabbert1272]

get out and do it, so very peaceful

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@michaelmiller4435]

The first time I saw a Pacific Roadrunner in the hills East of Livermore at the Altimont Pass summit I didn't believe it. I thought it was perhaps a woodpecker. But learning that the area there is the far edge of their territory was an amazing revelation. The Diablo Range truly is a largely undiscovered gem here in Northern California. And like they mentioned in the video, it's likely going to fall victim to "progress" with the proposed reservoir and possibly other intrusions on this very special and diverse region of our state. Can only say, how fortunate we are to experience this in our lifetimes.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

What a thrilling moment that must have been! We ARE fortunate to have experienced the place, and lots of individuals and groups are working to protect it. Ranchers, land managers, scientists, Save Mount Diablo, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Nature Conservancy California, Green Foothills, POST, Sierra Club, and others are doing their best!

[@HPDrifter2]

Lived there most of my life. The Diablo range - right there in the middle of California - is a place from back in time, 50 or 80 years ago. Hope it stays that way.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@Clay_Tatum]

Same here. Even went to the one room school Harney up there.

[@dave9351]

Had no idea that this mountain range extended that far past the Carrizo Plains near Paso Robles... incredible landscape vistas that include the San Andreas Fault ! Thank you for posting this beautiful video !

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thanks for the kind words. The Diablo Range is indeed huge, extends from Carquinez Strait to Kern County (just north of Carrizo Plain).

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@GinaVega-l4r]

This summer I discovered the wilderness between Livermore and Mt. Hamilton for my first time and it's so beautifully lonely out there.

[@bobby350z]

I drove this route a yr ago. Beautiful area. Hope it stays that way.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@bobby350z]

​@@SethAdams-tk4gxjust showed up in my KZbin suggestions

[@lucystrider728]

What a beautiful place! We are usually just going by on the main roads, missing these opportunities to enjoy nature off where so few go.

[@det5100]

I grew up at Treat and Cowell in concord, the northern tip of Diablo. I live in losbanos now. I work on the twin peak occasionally for PG&E. Thanks for jarring the memory

[@kamuelalee]

Beautiful area, great video.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thanks 👍

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@maridonny92]

During the spring when everything is green it’s so beautiful!!!! I live in Patterson and my view during the spring is magnificent!!! My backyard faces the I5 and Diablo Grande.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@maridonny92]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx Your video popped up on my KZbin feed. You did a great job on it. I will be watching the rest of your videos soon. New subscriber.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Great!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

What a beautiful place. I can’t believe that prong horn used to be in that area. I will need to explore that area next time I’m in the area.

[@michelepayne3546]

That was news to me also!

[@timmusick9875]

You hooked me! Please do more on the animals, plants and geology of this range. I've had a picture of the Diablo Range that looks like it's covered in green velvet that you see on final approach to SJC as a screen saver for may years, because it's a beautiful and mysterous part of California. Tell us more about this mystery and it's history!

[@audiblemountdiablo]

We plan to do just that! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MichaelMcCausland-pg6qs]

It’s one of the most beautiful crossing areas I’ve done it many times in fact they run the whole length of the Diablo’s

[@supramentalmanifestation]

What an absolutely beautiful video. It really makes me miss the Diablo Range.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@supramentalmanifestation]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx The oracle they call the algorithm. I grew up in the shadow of Mount Diablo. That mountain is mystical to me. How about you?

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Same!

[@supramentalmanifestation]

@@audiblemountdiablo Ah, you are the channel owner. Thank you. I subscribed and will watch more. I now live on the isthmus of the Americas. The biodiversity here is amazing. And growing up on the Diablo range and how dear that area is in my heart, and having spent half my life in the coastal redwood forrest on the shady side of the Ben Lomond crest makes me really appreciate the nature educators and conservationists. Keep on keeping on, Brotherman. Greetings from the decimated mangrove forests on the very polluted Río Matasnillo. We will get better at all of this. You are most definitely doing your part. Mil gracias!

[@nanshe3x]

Never been there. I’m going before the rains start. Thank you!

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Have fun!

[@maridonny92]

I live in Patterson, and it’s the most beautiful after the rain and the range is green. Right now the range is dry (still pretty). Enjoy your trip.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

@@maridonny92 Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@foohuguguy]

Beautifully done

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thank you!

[@jefflanam]

Thank you for this video. I live in East San Jose and go up to Joseph P Grant County Park often, but only as far as the observatory a few times and only once past it to Mines Road. I've never gone the Patterson route, always wanted to.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

You've seen a lot already, but you definitely have something to look forward to! Thanks for watching!

[@dougmorse599]

Wow great information you have cast upon us .I now live in Phoenix AZ but moved here from San Jose and I enjoyed hiking and exploring mount Hamilton area thanks for sharing this I appreciate the knowledge so much o subscribed and I'm waiting to see more of your worx

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thank you!

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@davkrat5]

Doug Bell was my Ornithology professor at Sac State 20 plus years ago. Great to see his face and hear his voice talking about birds again. I grew up in Tracy in the 80’s and 90’s. Those mountains are the backdrop of my childhood

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@davkrat5]

It was just a suggestion that popped up on KZbin

[@brentfrank7012]

Great video, I’m not far away, going to go check it out after a little rain. Regarding the salmon comment by the biologist, salmon don’t spawn in creeks that dry up constantly, they are smarter than that. They seek mountain and snow fed creeks where the babies have water all year to grow before heading down stream to the sea.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@BlindSquirrel425]

I loved this. I spent a year in Pleasanton on the Castlewood golf courses as a kid and hiked up above the homes onto the ridge. I saw so many animals! My brother and I encountered an enormous buck on the trail at twilight. He stared at us and didn’t budge, and we decided to head back home. I’d love to get up there to that range again and see the large avians.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Sounds like a great place to grow up!

[@paulholmaniii9691]

We don't need more almonds.

[@Bondo771]

I agree. Let reduce the crop size below 2.5 billion lbs and get the grower price back to a respectable price.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@marymactavish]

We certainly don't need thirsty agriculture on the west side.

[@michelepayne3546]

Almonds = California's corporate farming gold mine. They don't care about the aquifer.

[@jeremys6631]

Too bad she will get her way. 💰💰💰

[@scottprather5645]

Beautiful area

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@scottprather5645]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx random find on KZbin

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thank you. We are new to the ways of KZbin!

[@panatypical]

The real diablos are the people trying to put a reservoir there.

[@kzuliz8793]

Hallo....beautifull your video sharing🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@UBG_Marine]

That reservoir sound like a good idea given there will be more droughts. It would be an important investment for the future.

[@jameshigbee455]

Wildfires seem so tragic. It’s inspiring to see how they are a part of a healthy environment.

[@supergolden.]

this is the most beautiful scene @9:00 🧡

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Ah, yes, Morgan Territory after the 2020 burn.

[@vindiesel1469]

There is a well known 'farmer' in Patterson with a bad reputation for planting hundreds of acres of orchard trees seen on the west side of interstate I-5 into the first few miles of Del Puerto Canyon 10+ years ago, as he did this everyone questioned how will he water the thousands of trees on rolling hills with no water available? It then became appearant this was all done to receive disaster funds though the government and insurance companies. The skeleton orchard is still visible to this day. Five years ago the same 'farmer' also had his other orchard on Sycamore Ave catch fire and the complete orchard burned hundreds of acres even turning multiple 90 degree angles around surrounding occupied homes. Suspicious is not the word...

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Interesting!

[@vindiesel1469]

@@audiblemountdiablo allegedly...

[@joseflemire4284]

Our Best Hope for Our Future is the Re-Wilding of the land

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@jago76]

The fact that SMD is now working to preseve not just the montain, but the Diablo Range is very encouraging.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Yes, and they've joined with lots of other groups, too.

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@jago76]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx I belong to a lot of environmental groups and apparently the computer gods thought I'd be interested.

[@carl304]

I grew up at the base of Mt Diablo just outside of Clayton. Hiked over it and spent the night under brush . Beautiful view at night. There's not enough money on the planet to get me to go back there. I moved to the mountains to get away from all the crime and drugs

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrSophbeau]

How about a pronghorn re-introduction?

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Wouldn’t it be great? I’ll pass the comment along for the biologists to ponder.

[@MountDiabloHypnotherapy]

Mount Diablo Afghan Hounds run here as well. It’s beautiful to watch.

[@Pompomgrenade]

😂 It doesn't matter if I'm at the Hamilton observatory... Or down in clear Creek, way south, heading towards King City. That mid ridge inner valley of California is my favorite space to motorcycle... 🤌 California knows how to party💖

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Right on

[@jimstarrett8479]

excellent trapdoor spider diversity there too

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Interesting!

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@GoFarAway5338]

Are there gas stations on 130 if you do the whole thing?

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Good question! No there are not gas stations on the 60 mile stretch of 130 between Patterson and San Jose. You have to plan ahead with gas--and food and water. It's a true adventure!

[@avalynwhitehaven218]

Is there a link for people who want to help stop the reservoir from happening?

[@audiblemountdiablo]

I will find out and get back to you!

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Try contacting a group called Save Del Puerto Canyon. You can find them at www.savedelpuertocanyon.org/

[@springfieldbearpatrol2937]

This is one of those little known kingdoms of Westeros...

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

LOL. Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@TheBassinBully]

Wait til you discover Yosemite🤯

[@snpxox]

all true, i have driven and hiked so many times

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@snpxox]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx it came up on a search of recently uploaded. i live in the central valley and worked all around mt diablo, have driven and hiked so much of that range. born in santa maria and know the southern range of that into san benito county. so i am going thru your series.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

So glad we were able to connect with you! Hope you enjoy the videos.

[@gwendolynmcgrath7697]

I lived in Patterson 03-11 hard times then but beautiful area I hope they don’t put in a Reservoir

[@GinaVega-l4r]

Oh and thank ypu YT algorythem for bringing me here

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

Spent lots of time hiking botinizing bird watching etc there in my life. Also there are anthropological sites there. It is important that the area is preserved foe the wildlife preservation and also to study the geology. Flooding the canyons and valleys would be tragic.

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

My husband was a Mammologist. We used to birdwatch with Robert Stebbins ( a well-known herpitologist but also an excellent all around naturalist and artist). So much fun. Please save this area.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thank you. Must have been wonderful to see it with Stebbins!

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@bradpayne1265]

Couldn't hear you over music.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Noted! Thanks.

[@williamtsol636]

👍

[@craigtorso]

For an even more environmentally connected experience of Mines/Del Puerto Canyon/Mt. Hamilton, ditch the car and get on a bike!

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Now you're talking!

[@chuckycheese432]

All you got to do is release beavers no pun intended

[@dave9351]

Maybe a Grizzly or two ?

[@jameshigbee455]

Remember when Prairie Falcons were sought-after for falconry? The 1970s? Now a licensed falconer picks up the phone and orders a Peregrine, Gyrfalcon, Goshawk, Aplomado, etc. etc. from a breeder.

[@lulabella9968]

I can see Mt Diablo from my house in Placerville.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Wow!

[@jrecon]

Mount Diablo is a part of the Ohlone creation story:)

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Yes! Here's a video about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXbMnpljd7V5bdE

[@jrecon]

@ Thank you! I’ll check it out:) My Father’s side has Ohlone also Larios. Crazy we’ve been here since CA was Mexico.

[@FelipeBob345]

No dam 👎

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@vindiesel1469]

We need Del Puerto Canyon left alone. Period. Del Puerto Canyon IS California.

[@Blastedaf]

How do we protest the reservoir? Let’s keep this place wild!!!!

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

Thank you. How did you hear about this video?

[@voicesinkennyshead3691]

We don’t need more almond trees, we need a dam so people aren’t so regulated with water usage

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

The proposed reservoir is agricultural--it has nothing to do with drinking water

[@SethAdams-tk4gx]

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[@voicesinkennyshead3691]

@@SethAdams-tk4gx it randomly came across my KZbin feed

[@vindiesel1469]

If you don't like spiders try to avoid visiting during the peak of the Brown Tarantula's mating/migration late August to early November the mating season peaks usually mid October (now) ALOT of the biggest spiders you have never seen. 4-5 inch hairy brown🕷️'s? Ain't no way I'm going! I'm waiting until January just to be sure.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Ha! Tarantulas are arresting to look at. But they are actually pretty harmless to humans. Some call them "gentle giants."

[@edwardlobb931]

It's unfortunate that this Eagle natural refuge was exposed. The number of Raptors and other species that are dissapearing is appalling. They're hunted for their feathers and claws, for dance fans, primarity. Native Americans have a lot of leverage over nature. A big factor is that ceremonial fans are often sold in chic Beverley Hills and Santa Fe shops for tens of thousands, depending on who made them, and their age.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Good point. We agree that locations of eagle nests should not be publicized. And the video does not do so: it merely says that eagles are doing well in this part of the Diablo Range. So it's a place well worth protecting.

[@JackFlaps]

this video will probably be the beginning of the end. everyone who thinks fluorescent orange spray will be just what the place needs

[@Dee-s6s]

Climate change is all four seasons

[@fluxfaze]

Too many people blabbing. Better would be no yakking, no music, just nature’s noise as soundtrack.

[@moryan6447]

You could turn down the volume. This is an educational video. And Its better without music

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Thanks for the feedback. Will consider.

[@michelepayne3546]

I don't mind the educational aspect of it. But the narrator doesn't have to narrate like it's a mysterious bedtime story.

[@HundredPercentSteve]

Not that mysterious

[@audiblemountdiablo]

Not for some. But many Bay Area people have never heard of the Diablo Range. And experts we interviewed are thrilled by prospect of finding healthy populations of rare species here. They even hope to find some species never before recorded for science. It's exciting!

[@pa4625]

Bay Area most of my life never knew Mt Diablo was a 200 mile range. Thank you for this wonderful education.

[@audiblemountdiablo]

@@pa4625 You're welcome. Thanks for listening.