State: California
Location: Mount Diablo State Park
Length, One-Way: 0.1 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Elevation Change: 200 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Heavy
Mountains in the distance
Trail Information
Sentinel Rock is one of the most popular destinations in the park; yet, for such a prominent feature it is extraordinarily difficult to spot. The steep climb, aided by steel cables, is well worth the effort, for the little fenced platform at the top offers fine views of the weird Rock City wilderness in all
Directions
. The trail brings you to the very base of the rock. Here turn right on a badly eroded trail and climb until the trail veers toward the rock on your left. There is a maze of trails here, but the idea is to circle to the eastern base of the rock where the stairway starts.
Directions
From South Gate Road, drive down into Live Oak Campground (Rock City area). Park in picnic area and walk up the paved loop road to campsite No. 20. The trail begins just behind it.
