CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — A trail loop in Mount Diablo State Park offers the best hiking in Contra Costa County, according to updated rankings published by the San Francisco Chronicle.

DANVILLE, CA — This likely won’t come as much of a surprise to anyone who’s been to Danville, but the town contains the best hike in Contra Costa County ... highest-rated trails in each ...

It discusses how to plan an outing, map ... cover 20 Trails Challenges, either exploring new parks or hiking close to home. Two of the featured 20 parks and hikes are right in East County ...