Martin Canyon Creek Trail (mcct) is a trail on the west side of Dublin off Silvergate Road. It follows the creek under oaks, laurels and buckeye trees. Birds fly through the canopy. Occasionally coyote can be seen by the creek. The incline is moderately steep. There is a trash can at the start and dog poop collection bags available. Be sure to pick up after your dog and to throw the poop in the trash can. The trail is popular but usually not too busy. read more

This is truly a hidden gem in the Dublin neighborhood and a must! It's situated behind some residential properties in a beautiful trail. There's ample parking in the neighborhood and you'll follow the road til you see the gate and sign for the start of the trail. The beginning part has quite a bit of sun and then it's shady for most of the way. There's an option to extend the trail once you get the gate. Then you can hike all the way to the top and get rewarded with a beautiful view. It's really an enjoyable hike with greenery and beautiful nature. read more

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"I broke my foot here once, but I'm more careful now." This is a hidden gem on the west side of dublin. The trail is well maintained and there are often lots of hikers and runners. As you go along, the trail becomes tighter and steeper, about a mile in. That's where I broke my foot. So don't be like me and break bones. Watch your step and be careful. read more

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This was a nice trail that was short and somewhat hilly. Once we got to the end of the trail we were told that there is another route that goes up to a high hill, we opted to not go any further. The trail was paved on some parts but mostly rocky with dirt. The trail is nestled between housing communities, and luscious greenery and trees covered with moss. The entrance to the park is nestled in a residential area. We parked on the street, no designated parking for the trail. read more

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First time coming here. It doesn't look like a hiking place at first bit there is a small trail header. Beautiful hiking spot with creeks and easy to follow. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

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We come here for a good hike workout with the kids and this trail never dissapoints! This trail does get a bit windy or chilly, so we carry a light jacket. The trail is beautiful with lots of greenery and tall trees. The trail elevation is really good for a workout! Upto the end it a good 2 hr hike with kids including a short snack break for the kiddos. It is definately on the narrower side, something to be aware of while hiking with kids. The end of the trail is lush green and gorgeous! Cows grazing and nice open greenery with sunlight! It is stroller accessible only for half the trail, up untill the narrow path begins. There are a couple of garbage bins along the trail. No restroom available. Lots of roadside parking. read more

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Free street parking Easy to follow trail Beautiful views I found this on a yelp search & it's nestled amongst a nice neighborhood in Dublin off the 580. Be sure you type in the address listed on yelp to your GPS because a few different starting points exist, though they are not far from each other. You go up and down the same way and the total is about 3.6 miles. The way up is mostly at an incline. We saw a lot of families with kids 5 & up here. The top has stunning views of the area and is great for photos. One downside is that a large part of trail is narrow, but everyone was nice about moving aside to let others pass. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The other downside is that because it is a neighborhood, there isn't a restroom. However, if you are driving here, there is a Chevron gas station nearby. read more

What a great difficult short trail in a residential neighborhood!! I really really enjoyed the challenge. I would have never thought there was one there. The trail map on AllTrails says this was moderate three mile hike but for first timers, this would be a struggle for them. Good thing, I am a regular hiker. It's a back and forth trail but at the top, we rerouted to some smaller trails making it five miles then three. My friends and I enjoyed the views and the trail. Friendly folks on the trail. This trail is not for bikers. Will be back!! [80/100] read more

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I found this trail and loved the challenge. I would walk it aging. This trail has some steep parts so I recommend shoes with good traction. read more

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Fantastic shaded trail qith sweeping exposed views at the end. Great for hill training! Options to extend to Donlon Canyon and Loop Trails on more exposed but scenic paths. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - Largely shaded trail with some great views of Dublin. - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

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So there was a day that I was going to be working onsite at my job place in San Ramon last Tuesday so I decided to do some hiking at Martin Canyon Creek Trail since it's pretty nearby. I parked on the main street which was really easy, and I followed the sign that points me to Martin Canyon Creek Trail. The city trail was nice as it was spacious with a mix of good slight inclines and flats which was perfect for running. Then I reached the end of the city trail sign which has the gate for the "hikers only" trail. I was really excited and a bit anxious to do this trail because of the signage. Lol Upon walking a few steps after the gate, I felt like I was in a forest. It did feel a little eerie in there cause it's so shaded without much sunlight in. I like the shadedness since I'm not a fan of trails that don't have shade because I'm trying not get darker. Lol.. I had my earphones on so I was listening to my music at a low volume. The trail is very narrow with lots of up and downs and curves. I get why they put the "hikers only" sign there as if you're not careful -- you could fall down. I kept on walking until I saw a couple of people heading towards me so I decided to turn around. I must turn pretty fast as I felt I was losing my balance and almost fell which is not good, but luckily, I balanced myself quick. This is going to sound crazy, but I swore I saw something as I started walking back. I know there was a sign about watching out for coyotes, and I felt like I saw a brown animal from the corner of my eyes. I got scared so I freaking ran on that narrow pathway. Did I see an actual animal or was it just imagination? Hmm.. I'll never know. Lol Anywho, I felt relieved to be back on the city trail as I felt safer there versus being in the hikers only area of this trail. I definitely would love to come back again if only I had another person with me as I'm a little scared to do this hike alone again. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

Hidden gem in Dublin! An in-and-out hiking trail minutes away from Dublin Blvd. Spacious city trail then leads to a hiker's only trail. Hiker's only trail is a bit steep and narrow, but I do see families and little kids (apparently much braver than I am) going through here. Have yet to make it to the end since I'm a hiking newbie and have a fear of falling. Good elevations on both to get a good workout in. Easy parking in the main street of the neighborhood - Silvergate Dr. I love stopping by here in the weekend mornings. Gets a little busy with families and kids around noontime, but not bad and not nearly as busy as Sycamore Canyon in Livermore. My go-to local spot for a good walk/jog. So glad I found this little Dublin gem! read more

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About a 4 mile loop if you go all the way to the top of the hill and back. I started on Silvergate in the Briarhill neighborhood. It took about 1.5 hour to finish my loop with a stop at the top to enjoy the view. The trail starts with a very easy walk with the sides fenced off, making it pretty easy for anyone to walk the trail. Once you get to the sign "end of city trail" and "hikers only", the roads are not as well paved not fenced off. The incline is steeper and roads are much more narrow. Despite this, I saw groups of families and elderly + kids during my hike! Past the "hikers only" sign you'll be encompassed under a lot of trees and shade. The sight at the "end" is quite obvious, as it was well lit and opened up to a 360 degree view of a blue sky, white clouds, green hills, and a view of Dublin. I saw other hikers continuing to hike other hills/parts but I proceeded back the way I came to head back to where I parked. It would be nice to check out other parts, though. Compared other trails in Dublin, the view isn't nearly as pronounced but I really appreciated the steep/narrow trails for a good workout and how the hike ended with a "light at the end of tunnel" feel. read more

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This trail is a hidden gem. You access the trail through a gate that say "end of city trail", which is a bit confusing, but open the gate and you enter a secluded path through a forest of shady trees. There's a bit of elevation to make things interesting, but nothing too difficult. It a good workout but won't kill you either. read more

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Martin Canyon Creek is located off a quiet residential area in Dublin. We drive by San Ramon Road nearly biweekly to access either 99 Ranch Dublin along with favorite lunch places (Pho Saigon, Tofu House), and did not even know this hiking trail existed! The trail comes in two parts. The first is the City Trail which has an entrance right off Bay Laurel Street on the residential area. Plenty of parking on both sides of the roads. The trail is mostly flat, and a straight shot of about 1.5 miles to the gate at the end. Decent amount of shade, decently-paved path, and views of the hills with houses high up. If you chose to proceed beyond the gate at the end of the City Trail, it becomes an entirely different hike! Narrow (single file), hilly, green and "foresty", and slippery from all those little leaves. I found this part challenging, and as a beginner hiker its probably less safe than other trails for those reasons. More experienced hikers with smaller feet may enjoy this more. On the plus side, there's a good amount of shade here. So for me, 3 stars overall. Note for both the City and the Regional Hill trails there are zero water and restrooms and limited signage available, so plan accordingly. They do have doggie bags available at the entrance and I seem to recall seeing a few garbage cans. read more

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Super quiet, and this is an easy trail to hike. As it was raining past 2 weeks, the parts' trails were wet! I love the neighborhood here. And easy to find parking around the street. read more

I didn't get to hike the full trail as I had little ones in tow. I'm really glad I found this local trail, it was sooo beautiful. The main part of the trail is wedged in between two residential plots - these residents are so lucky to basically have this as a backyard. Beautiful rocks paving the way, we saw a falcon, shaded trees, lush grass. Such a hidden gem, this was a beautiful hike. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

This gem is tucked in a local neighborhood that has a couple of different entry points. Dog friendly, too. The hike is not too long nor difficult, but does have some areas that the path is narrow, areas of incline and such. The trees offer a good amount of shade until you get to the clearing. From there, you can either continue to hike (think it was a 12 mile loop) or turn around and head back the same way you came in. We walked to the top of the second hill and took in the beauty of Dublin and San Ramon. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes rather than tennis shoes...or something with good traction, as the path has areas of loose dirt which causes a slipping hazard. Walking poles could be helpful to those that need extra balance, but hike can be done without, as well. read more

Gorgeous hike, plenty of shade under trees until you get to the top. Park on the street and the hike is at the bottom. We walked a total of about 3.5 miles. Moderate difficulty, uphill there downhill the way back. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - View from the top - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

Went on a lovely hike at Martin Canyon creek trail. This is a very convenient hike to get in a little bit of nature and exercise. The hike is roughly about 3 miles and took me under an hour to finish. It's not a loop and connects to further hiking. We did not take the additional route. The address listed on yelp will lead you right to the path. There is street parking in the neighborhood to park your car so it is very convenient. I liked that this hike isn't straight uphill/downhill. It's a bit like rolling hills with flat incline in between. This gives you a fair workout on both ends. I did get a bit of a workout but is definitely suitable for people who are beginners. When climbing the additional route there was a warning for wild animals but we didn't see anything. It's very serene and we saw horses from the hills read more

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Nice place, shaded area, hidden gem... never knew this place before this year... keep going till you reach the top and wow... read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

The Martin Canyon Creek Trail head starts off at the Silvergate neighborhood. It's at the corner of Silvergate Drive and Bay Laurel Drives. I've never had any problems parking on the residential street. This is an easy trail that is out and back less than 2 miles round trip. If you want more of a challenge, cross the gate at the end of the trail that leads to the Dublin Hills. The East Bay Regional Park District extended the Martin Canyon Trail into Dublin Hills over a year ago. There is a single-track section of the trail with steep drop-offs. I don't recommend this hike for anyone who is afraid of heights or for young children. Once you pass the narrow, shady trail portion, you can continue up to the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail to the end. It is about a 7 mile hike with hills round trip. It is strenuous! The hills kicked my behind! Once you reach the Dublin Hills side, it's wide open and no trees. It's not ideal for a very hot, sunny day. There are no restrooms or water at this trail, so be prepared. Bring water, spf, hat, sunglasses and possibly a small snack. Watch out for ticks and poison oak on this trail as well. We saw some lizards and a wild turkey during the hike. There are warning signs at the gate that states there are snakes and mountain lions in the regional park but we did not encounter any....thank goodness! The trail is relatively quiet....only saw a handful of hikers out there. Plan accordingly. read more

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Did a quick hike here this morning and really enjoyed it. Reminds me of the fall season on the east coast with trees leaves and crisp weather (today hah) I only went a mile in so not sure how the whole trail was, but the beginning part is relatively easy. Not perfectly flat but no crazy hills either. Also saw quite a few dogs if you're scared of them. The only sad thing was seeing no water in the creek :( read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - 8.2.15 morning - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

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Gorgeous lush local hike starting in a residential neighborhood. It starts out pretty basic, and suddenly turns into a deep green forest with a pretty narrow winding trail. The second half emerges onto the tops of the Dublin hills. Great place to watch sunrises! read more

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I absolutely loved how this hike has lots of inclines. The inclines are great for the heart! A few parts without the incline, but a ton of steep hills. It was better than the gym.My glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves are burning today~a good kind of sore!! I would not go back without hiking shoes again. There is an area where you walk past a gate and it is nothing but narrow and steep and very scary. If you're looking for a quick, yet intense hike in a short amount of time, this is ideal! I wish there was a porta potty before starting, though. I have kids and so I wanted to make sure business is taken care of before hand, so we went to the nearest store development to take care of that. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - A horse we met on the trail - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

Thi is a nice little unpaved trail behind some very nice houses in Dublin. It's close enough to the freeway that you can be here 2 minutes once you get off 580. You can not here the freeway but you can still here the garbage trucks, delivery trucks and sometimes vacuum cleaners from houses. But when the wind blows the shaking leaves drown all of that out. The trail zig zags a small creek and you are under the shade of trees most of the time. Its a nice place to get away with out going away if you live in Dublin or Pleasanton. read more

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I really enjoy this trail. It's near the bishop ranch offices where i work and is just the right length for an afternoon outdoor experience after a long day at work. It is pet friendly and mostly uphill on the way out. I like going uphill first, getting over the hard part then it's fun and games going back to the car. There are ticks on the hike, and warnings of mushrooms, snakes, and mountain lions about half way through. I've only seen the ticks and the snakes. Don't be fooled that there are homes nearby, there are some natural dangers. Just be smart and safe and you'll get to enjoy this on the regular as i do. read more

What a terrific find. Easy neighborhood parking at trailhead. It starts up the backside of homes in a nice forested environment. Plenty wide and smooth. Yep some elevation but not too bad. Plenty of walkers and hikers on midweek late afternoon. Good mask etiquette by most. As you push past the residential section the trail narrows and becomes steeper as you are perched on a ledge following the contour of the canyon. Once you reach the end of trail sign things get steeper . Bring water and push onward it is worth it. Beautiful tree covering much of it bay trees so smells wonderful. Note that there is poison oak everywhere so keep your dogs and kids close. Thankfully bikes are prohibited on upper section as it is narrow single track and would be a hazard to meet someone rolling fast downhill. Eventually you push out on a plateau and start to see valley views. Pick up the Donlon loop if you like, or I recommend continuing on the Calaveras Ridge trail to the top. Plenty of cattle grazing they clearly see a lot of people and so are not disturbed at all. Wide fire road trail rolls along and you can tell fewer people make this part of the trek as you push away from the ridge top homes. Wind picked up dramatically on the day I went. Lots of wildlife squirrels and rabbits and several deer. At some points it feels the trail will go forever and you wonder if there is a way to drop down into Danville rather than go back to your starting point. One last steep push as you end up in a circle top with 2 large utility poles. Panoramic view from Hayward around to Pleasanton Ridge to the TriValley and on around to Mt. Diablo. Quiet and serene with incredible views. Back the way you came and on the steep downhills now you get to stretch the rest of those muscles. 6.75 miles round trip for me. read more

Pretty great hike. I did not find this easy, but the hike to the top was worth it. This will give you a very good workout with many shady spots and beautiful view at the end. In total, it took me a little under 2 hours to complete read more

Great hidden gem right in the middle of suburbia. Pros: -Clean trail (no trash, no overgrowth on the path) -Very easy walk; most people of all ages could do this -Easy street parking close by -Very pretty scenery. Cons: -Not that I expected it, but be warned, there are no restrooms on or near the trail. -The trail isn't a loop. Instead, it's straight in, then you turn around to come out. This isn't a major con, but I prefer a loop so that if something happened, I don't have one means to get out. -The path isn't well lit for evening walks, which is fine, but something people should be aware of. Despite it being in the middle of a neighborhood, it can feel isolating. There are signs for mountain lions and snakes, and I would just want people to stay alert and take necessary safety precautions if they were walking alone. Like I said, there's only one way in and out. Not ideal if someone sketchy is around. I hike a lot, but at 11am on a nice Saturday morning we didn't run into more than 2 people over a 2 hour period. It's isolated and something could happen and there aren't enough people around. read more

It was an amazing view! It was a tough hike up from this side of the hike. There is another way to get to the top that isn't such a hard hike. We got to see cattle aNd walk near them. read more

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This was an easy hike. This is a good hike for beginners. It was 3 mile hike with slight inclines. My friend and I walked other small trails when we finished the main trail. read more

I dig it! The signs when you get here make it easy to find the trail :) Love it! Since a lot of trails are hard to find. There is side-street parking readily available. The trail starts out dry but then you come to a gate where it says that the trail ends for bikers & horse-back riders. Once I crossed the gate, I realized why, because the trail is sometimes SUPER narrow to a point where only one person can go at a time. There is no fence to protect you from falling down a big hill. I am just saying. I am not too scared of heights but even I felt a little nervous as I hiked near the edge. Be careful when you hike because sometimes the loose dirt gives way. There are some steep inclines but nothing too terrible. It isn't a straight hike, so pay attention! What I love about this hike is that this is the most green I've seen in a while when hiking. I'm used to the dryness all around. You get to a point of the hike where it connects to Dublin Regional Trail. So cool. Going in the morning there is a lot of dense fog. There are wild boars roaming with their babies, I ran into them in the morning. If you are hiking for a view I would suggest going in the afternoon once the fog has cleared. I went twice in one weekend, once in the early morning (7am) & once in the afternoon (3pm) & the view was gorgeous in the afternoon, I am just sayin' They have lots of rock formations so you can sit & meditate. The cows leave you alone but give you death-stares. lol. All in all, I think I have found one of my fave hikes so far in the East Bay. read more

Good hike if you're looking for something in the area. It's definitely very woodsy! You're in the shade for the majority of the hike, which is nice. There are steep parts during the hike that offer a bit of a challenge, which is what I like! So it works up a sweat in a short amount of time. There was a tree that broke in the middle of our hike, so we had to go under and over a couple of huge tree stumps, which wasn't that bad. Just a heads up though. The trail ends and then continues on to another hiking trail, Dublin Hills. It was beautiful when we reached the hill. There was a lot of tall weeds to get a little further onto the Dublin Hills trail, but it wasn't bad at all. You see a great view of the city. Nice reward for the hike. In total, it was about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Not bad for something local. It was beautiful and shady. Good for a day when it's really hot outside, if you're still looking for a hike. read more

I am a local to the area and go here all the time to go mountain biking with my dog and my Parents. This trail gets better and better the more you go on it. I love biking here and definitely recommend. But watch out! Dangerous mountain lions and coyotes are here! They have even attacked multiple people in the past. read more

I walked this neighborhood trail with my sister, 70 year old mom and 2 kiddos(10 & 12). Parking was simple, trail was not crowded & was the perfect trail for our group, with minimal inclines. We walked approximately 2 miles round trip, stopping where the city trail turns into a county trail. Just long enough to enjoy the outside air and feel like we burned a few calories! It has a wonderful views of a stream, the canyon and fields scattered with a few horses. I would love return & explore further onto the county trail with my kids another time. There are no bathrooms so be sure to have little ones go before starting your walk! read more

I really enjoyed this trail! So you park in the residential area and start your walk. There are dog bags for your dog as well. The first mile is out in the open and then you come to a gate... After that the path is very narrow. It feels like a Forrest! It's beautiful and quiet. I went alone on a Friday afternoon with my dog and we both loved it. Make sure you pay attention to where you are going because when you walk back you will notice that there are different trails that branch off that you might not have noticed before. read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - Hazel and I are a mile into the trail here. - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

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My favorite shaded trail near our house. It's stroller friendly (up to a point), not crowded, and parking is accessible. Very peaceful!

Such a cute, hidden trail! I love that it feels like you're in the middle of the forest within walking 50 feet into the path. The trail is mostly shaded, and the road is fairly easy to walk on. There's also dog bags and trash cans along the way. I'll definitely be back, along with food to have a little picnic! read more

Martin Canyon Creek Trail - entrance to the trail - Hiking Near Me - Dublin, California

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Very pretty area, and lots of shade. Not too many people pass by on a Sunday, even though it's been cooling down a little bit. No bathrooms as others have stated, so make sure you go beforehand. Plenty of parking along residential areas with shade. read more