What you'll see: Round Valley is a sprawling wilderness preserve in the foothills below the east flank of Mount Diablo. The core of its 2,024 acres is a winding valley edged by foothill ridges ...

Some may find it difficult in the Bay Area to find a place where you can still experience isolation and remoteness -- without having to drive forever, or hike till you drop. There is such a place ...

Head just miles further west on Camino Diablo to Round Valley Preserve, a lovely foothills park on the flanks of Mt. Diablo, with hills and canyons turned emerald green after recent rains.

Nearby Round Valley Preserve are other favorite destinations, including the Los Vaqueros Reservoir with marvelous fishing, Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, Mount Diablo State Park and Black ...