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Route 680--Contra Costa County
Make the drive from Walnut Creek to the northern edge of Pleasanton and you will be rewarded with a fascinating view.
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Route 680--Contra Costa County Details
Make the drive from Walnut Creek to the northern edge of Pleasanton and you will be rewarded with a fascinating view. This 12-mile route is one of the best places to the tree-covered (or snow-covered in winter) peak of the 3,849-foot tall Mount Diablo.
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