Regional preserve · At Clayton's edge · East Bay Regional Park District

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

A regional preserve with trails and mining heritage, north of Clayton.

Hours
Gate 8am–8pm through September 7, 2026, then 8am–7pm September 8 to October 9, 2026, as the district published it; later hours are seasonal.
Dogs
Leash in parking, developed and picnic areas and within 200 feet of entrances, or as posted; voice control always.
Bikes
Designated trails only.
Horses
Horseback riding is listed; individual trail permissions follow the map and signs.
Fees
A vehicle fee is collected at the main staffed kiosk. That is not evidence of a fee on the Clayton side.
Official
ebparks.org · map

An active park page does not mean every trail is open; check the district's notices.

Nothing here is a live report. Whether a gate is open, water is running or a trail is closed today is the operator's call; the official link is the place to check.

Worth knowing

What we still want to learn from locals

Questions for people who go, not for web research. Contributor Visits can attach here later.

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