Entry-level ride up Mt. Diablo! This is a simple ride up and down! I'm choosing Southgate since there is some variation in the grade compared to Northgate. Social Pace, Not a Race! We wait a minimum of 15-20 minutes for the group to catch up at the kiosk paid entry gate and main Ranger Station where we'll take a snack and restroom break before the final 4.5 mile killer climb. Annual Community Membership Fee: 10.00 to help support my dues and planning. This applies to first-timers and those who