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    George Miller Trail

    4.1 (13 reviews)

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    Ivy S.

    George Miller has become my therapist. In this time of bullsh*** at every turn I have to get out and just walk it off. With an almost 3 mile walk round trip, it's perfect for myself and my dog. I've laughed, I've cried had some insightful thoughts while taking this walk. The path is paved and has minimal hills. You do need to watch out for bike riders on the trail too. I walk this trail at least three times a week. There are other harder more hike like trails available from the Martinez side of the trail. The basic paved George Miller is my go to. Please pick up your dog poop bags. There are at least five different garbage cans spread out along the trail. It won't kill you to carry your bag until you get to one. Its my favorite trail to this year. Sad to say I havent explored very many trails in the area because it's just such a great place to get the dog and get into some fresh air.

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    Heather D.

    Parking is available at the Port Costa staging area. This is a great, paved, all purpose, out and back trail (about 3mi?). We saw tons of families with small kids, lots of leashed dogs, the most courteous bike riders ever, and even a wheel chair. There are biodegradable dog bags provided at the trail head, a picnic table at the mid-point, and a couple of benches should you just want to sit and take in the view of all the boats going by. Pro Tip - if you leave your headphones behind you can hear the sea lions (I think) bark from a bougie in the bay. Two thumbs up for an easy trail.

    Kathy V.

    Found this jewel on 7x7 article on hike to Eastbay hidden gem. Had the urge to get back on that hiking tip for 2018. As you know I heart nature and even though the weather has been cloudy, rainy, and cold I said F * it lets go. Whoever thought there was a small town called Port Costa located in Crockett? Anyhoot short beautiful hike with gorgeous views of the Carquinez area. Also for those of you that have watched 13 Reasons Why was filmed here. The weather was cold and foggy but cleared up a little. I can imagine when summer pops up, it would be perfect to revist.

    Isaiah G.

    I found this place online . It was a little hard to get to but there was a little parking lot. There was a porter potty but it was locked due to COVID-19. This trail hugs the water. It is all paved so that's pretty good and it's easy to walk it. There's no shade that's the main I gave this place 4 stars but you get great pictures.

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    Emily J.

    We have friends training for a three-day walk, so we did a 6-mile route with them from downtown Martinez to Port Costa. It took us about two hours, at a fairly quick pace. A big chunk of the walk was spent on this trail, which is very nice and has great views of the Carquinez Strait. You can also drive up and park closer to the start of the actual trail, on either the Martinez or Port Costa side. I really like that this portion of the trail is only open to pedestrians and cyclists. There are some hills so it is a great workout for sure. There is a port-o-potty at the gate on the Port Costa side. When you reach Reservoir St., make a right and follow the road down to the old school house. There, you'll find a sign that will point you right towards the Port Costa "Business District." Only 1/4 mile down the road, you will find the Warehouse Cafe (bloody marys!), Bull Valley Roadhouse (brunch!), etc. We had others join us to partake in drinks and brunch and then drive our tired butts back home.

    Karen W.

    Truly enjoyed walking there, with my dog, and seeing the views of the water. I found a place to park along the road right at the end of the road at the trailhead. My dog got a great walk and it was peaceful aside from the occasionally speeding bikes. There were more pedestrians than bikes. The trail was best suited to walking or jogging since it is not that long. People walk and bike the curvy road up there but it would be easy to get hit by a car with all the curbs so I personally wouldn't want to do that. The trail was terrific though.

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    Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline - Happy Saturday

    Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

    4.3(22 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    After hiking over the Carquinez Bridge we drive 1 mile to Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline…read more There is a 9 spot Free parking lot Bull Valley staging area, I didn't bother checking out cuz it looked full, instead continued on the road that leads down by Eckley Pier had 29 parking spots, Free parking. We walked to the Pier, they have 1 pit toilet we used. Had tp and hand sanitizer. Lots of folks fishing at the pier around 1pm. I asked one guy catch anything he said No. Then we hiked Bull Valley Trail, Carquinez Overlook Loop and back to car. About 2.02 miles. Nice views and about 4 benches I saw and 2 picnic tables at a view point.

    I'm always looking for places to get my steps in, but to keep it interesting, I like to discover…read morepaths and trails that I had not trod before. I get bored easily. What can I say? Over the past year, I've been walking my way along San Pablo Bay first around Point Pinole and most recently the San Pablo Bay Regional Trail from Richmond to Rodeo. I've made my way eastward and found this area between Martinez and Port Costa. The centerpiece is the fully paved, car-free George Miller Trail. It winds its way along the hills that hug the coast of the Carquinez Strait. The bicyclists sped by but not that many, and foot traffic was fairly minimal. The views were quite pleasant with Benicia and the Benicia-Martinez Bridge in constant view. I walked further on Carquinez Scenic Drive, a real road but remote and quiet, in order to get to Port Costa. There was a nice short-cut through some pastoral hills where a cow or two would occasionally show up on the path. Definitely worth finding your way here. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

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    Pinole Creek Trail

    4.2(9 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Pinole Creek Trail is about half a mile long from the mouth of the creek that starts from the bay…read moreand into the downtown area of Pinole. The creek itself is 10.95 miles long running through town, but the trail is a nice, flat and paved area that many locals utilize to jog, run, walk and stroll. There are several bridges that runs through the creek, including an elevated wooden railroad bridge that is quite picturesque. On the other side of the trail is the Bay Trail, and parts of that trail is not paved, especially from San Pablo Ave. all the way to the mouth of the creek. However, both trails connect to Bayfront Park towards the railroads and Pinole Shores. So depending on what route to take, you can spend quite some time to get your exercise. For us, it's the exercise, walking the dog and being outside. Especially when the weather is nice, it's quite a nice stroll with enjoyable views while being out in nature and still in an urban setting. However, it's the best of both worlds and the city of Pinole does a great job of maintaining the trail. Along the creek is also Fernandez Park, with kids' playground, community center, basketball court and a baseball field. It gets busy during the weekend with plenty of outdoor activities for both adults and kids alike. The creek is a mixture of both salt and fresh water that attracts countless of wildlife. I think there's always a family of ducks that are always swimming or just hanging around the banks of the creek. There's definitely fish in the creek since you'll spot their activities on the water. And the many types of birds that will stop to take a bath or feed during their migration. At the mouth of the creek where it meets the bay, there's a waste water treatment plant, and depending on where the wind blows, you might get a whiff of an unpleasant smell. However, it's quite a nice area to explore during low tide as you can walk a pretty good distance off shore. Make sure your wearing the right kind of footwear since it's very muddy. Doing this activity makes me feel like a kid again. Here's a little secret: On both sides of the trail, there are rows of bushes that grow wild berries. People forage these bushes all the time and we've done our fair share of foraging. I've even made several milkshakes as a result of our foraging. I'm not gonna tell you which are the sweet ones, I'll let you figure that out yourselves. Oh, and the bushes are very thorny so be careful. Don't say I didn't warn you.

    Hubbers and I don't live too far from here, and since our 6-month-old pup has now been trained to…read moretake walks, there was no better idea than to come and finally check this place out. We lucked out and came through on a nice clear late afternoon. The trail is available for walkers (for both 2 and 4 legged creatures) as well as bikers. People were conscious at social distancing (given the current pandemic crisis we're currently going through) which I thought was really cool. We really enjoyed it. We even lost track of how far we went because we got distracted looking out the water. The only thing I would suggest for improvement is maybe to have more trash bins. Don't get me wrong - the trail is generally nice, but it would be better if I wasn't seeing a bit of garbage here and there. (Yeah, there are some undisciplined people out there, shame on them.) Hubbers, our pup and I liked it so much we made a return visit in less than 48 hours. Definitely a good go-to to catch some fresh air and getting some steps in!

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    Oursan Trail - Briones Reservoir

    Oursan Trail

    4.0(1 review)
    9.0 mi

    I had been curious about Briones Reservoir because driving on Bear Creek Road, it looked inviting -…read morethough it turns out to be quite a restrictive area when it comes to recreational activities. That explained the complete absence of any boats, canoes, or kayaks on the water. I had read about this particular trail online as it hugs the northern side of the lake from two different staging areas. I stopped first at the Briones Overlook, but found the trailhead blocked by some major excavation occurring around the dam. I then drove over to the Bear Creek staging area which has the trailheads for both the Bear Creek and Oursan Trails. I inadvertently walked on the Bear Creek Trail for a bit but it was dull as dirt, so I went back to get on the right track. I knew I needed a EBMUD permit and indeed I wrote down my permit number on the sign-in sheet. Good thing I had a pen in my pocket because someone stole the one that was attached to the clipboard. From the outset, there was a gentle climb before the reservoir came to view, and then it got very woodsy and surprisingly hilly. That was where the moderate part of the trail came in because I had to side-step a lot of loose gravel to make it down some of the slopes. The trail eventually evened itself out though some stretches were overgrown with tall stalks. I went as far as Hampton Trail and then headed back because the total distance was almost ten miles. That was enough, right? Especially since there were no benches or restrooms en route. I did run into a couple of snakes which froze the moment I walked by. My testosterone clearly intimidated them. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

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