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Wendy N.

This is my go-to place when I want a quick cardio workout in nature after work. From the parking lot to Wildcat Peak RT is 3.75 miles (a mile of it is on the flat Wildcat Creek Trail, the rest goes uphill on trails- follow the Peak Trail symbol which looks like a mountain). There is one water fountain along the Wildcat Creek Trail. NOTE: The parking lot closest to Wildcat Creek Trail shuts at 8:00 p.m. so plan your hike accordingly. It's a consistent uphill climb to the top (elevation: 1,250 feet). There is a circular stone observation plaza at the top (finished in 1962), a great place to catch your breath and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If the weather cooperates, you'll have a spectacular view in any direction: the San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, Angel Island, San Pable Reservoir, Mt Diablo, and the three bridges: Golden Gate, Richmond Bridge and Bay Bridge. Enjoy! :)

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Daphne B.

Just did the hike up from the environmental center this past Sunday (Wildcat Peak Trail then back down using Laurel Canyon Trail). Boy it was muddy but it added to our adventure, seriously though you could not see your shoe at certain points and it was a gradual uphill the whole way. I would suggest waiting a few days after the rain to take this path. The nice thing though about the rain is that you could see all the animal foot prints. We came across some raccoon and deer tracks and some unknown very large hoofed animal. Be sure you check out the groove when you get close to the top, probably the only place you will see George Bush and Mother Teresa's name next to one another. You will know that you are in the grove when you see some very large Christmas Trees. On the hike down be sure to check out all the animals at Little Farm - sheep, cows, chicken's, geese, bunny's and huge pigs!

Maus M.

Great variety of trails. Love the hills and seeing cows, wild turkey, deer, owls, hawks and coyotes. Small hikes from 1-2 miles to getting into Tilden & Conlon trail, you can easily make a 14-16 mile hike. Great in late fall, winter and spring. My go to hiking place.

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Irene L.

I made the hike up to the peak on a Monday afternoon in search for an excuse to brush some dust off of my camera. The first half of the hike up was more scenic and lush forest that turned a little more dry and plains like in the middle (this is where a lot of lizards start appearing). If you're like me and have a terrifying fear of reptiles, you might want to bring a friend or refrain from the latter part of the hike. But if you do decide to continue on as I did, the view from the top is absolutely breathtaking and totally worth it. And for those who care about cell phone reception, there isn't any from the parking lot until about 3/4ths of the way up towards the peak.

San Francisco at twilight before a meteor shower tonight from some disbanded ice from Hayley's comet :)

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Both pathways to the Peak feature rewarding views, changing scenery and all the gorgeousness that is Tilden.

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Lake Anza - Lake Anza at Tilden Regional Park - Berkeley, CA

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This is an idyllic place to hike and picnic in Tilden. There is a lake (pond?) that has a swimming…read morearea, but I personally don't think it is especially clean for that. But there are lots of turtles and birds to watch. For picnics, there are tables and a large grassy expanse for laying down a spread and also playing frisbee. For a hike, the loop around the lake (pond?) is perfect for kids and adults who are able to climb rocks and scramble comfortably along a few narrow strips of the trail. There is a bridge and an area where kids like to explore the creek. There are other paths off the lake, but those do tend to have more mountain bikes. This is an especially nice park when we have our late summer weather in September and October. Plenty of parking.

Lake Care…read more Recreational swimming reservoir located in Tilden Regional Park that was named after Spanish "explorer" Juan Bautista de Anza. The Good: *Free *Swimmable *There's a beach area** with actual sand *Fishing allowed (w/ CA fishing license [$62]) *±3/4-mile loop trail around the lake that has some gorgeous almost Hoh Rainforest-like vibes (IYKYK). *Restrooms** *Large paved lot The Meh: *Area has signs about a dangerous algae bloom in the water, so if you do go swimming, make sure not to intake too much water--and keep your pets away from it! *There's also signs telling you how to prepare any fish you catch here. The Ugly: *As the signs state "Rough Trail," and boy howdy is it rough. Especially when it's wet, as some of the trails around the backside were ultra thick, slippery mud which had us fighting for our lives! Bring a hiking pole(s) or a hiking stick to help with steadying yourself. Conclusion: Cool spot with a trepidatious hike that's for a good payoff. Gird your loins and just do it! **area was under construction when we visited in Dec '24, but we're assuming it'll be done by summer?

East Bay Regional Park District - Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

East Bay Regional Park District

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This park is fantastic. The first time we visited was back in 2018 and honestly we can't remember…read morewhere we parked or which trails we hiked. But I know we enjoyed ourselves. Fast forward to yesterday. We had a restaurant in Albany that we wanted to check out so of course we had to hike first to get our appetites whet. I found a loop I wanted us to try on AllTrails. It's called the Dunn Trail--Monteiro Trail Loop. We parked at the Richard C. Trudeau Conference Center on Skyline Blvd. It was the perfect spot to start. Free parking. Public restrooms (even flush toilets!). If you have a dog, most of this trail is off-leash which I have never seen before. Every dog we saw were well behaved and having a great time. We don't have dogs of our own but I am a big dog person. This particular loop was exactly what I was looking for. It had several different biomes. Despite what AllTrails said, it is not all shaded but it was a beautiful, sunny, windy day. We saw lots of wildflowers blooming. We found there to be a difference between AllTrails and our measurements. AllTrails said it was roughly 500+ ft elevation gain but ours said 1000. That's a huge difference! But I would believe ours over theirs. There were a lot of inclines. Also, their's said it was 3.5 miles but ours said a mile longer. The trails were all very well maintained. We saw gorgeous views, small waterfalls/creeks, redwoods, butterflies--just lovely. It was less busy than I anticipated but we arrived before 9 a.m. We finished by 11. This is a big park and lots to explore. Highly recommend!

Peak My Interest…read more ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE YELP PAGE FOR REINHARDT REDWOODS REGIONAL PARK*** I was attempting to change the name to the proper moniker that included "Reinhardt," but Yelp mods, being the highly regarded sort, somehow decided in their infinite wisdom that they should change it to "East Bay Regional Park District"?! What the what?? 0_o So, that's on me, kids. My bad. Onto the review... A giant ±1,833-acre redwood forest nestled in the Oakland Hills, this park was a former logging site back in the 1800s. Fortunately, there has been a nice resurgence of redwoods to replace those that were cut down. It ain't old-growth, but we'll take what we can these days. The Good: * Free at certain times of year and at certain entrances (more below) * Mountain biking on certain trails (check map and trail signage) * Horseback riding on certain trails (check map and trail signage) * Camping available (check website for info and reservations) * Reservable and non-reservable picnic tables (check map & website) * Restrooms available in parking lots, as well as at some campsites * Nearly forty miles of trails with something for everyone * If you're looking for a moderate ±4.5-mile loop, go to the Skyline entrance and take the Serpentine Prairie Trail to Dunn Trail to Golden Spike Trail, then back to Dunn Trail The Meh: * $5/vehicle entrance fee on weekends and major holidays between April and October, only at the Redwood Gate entrance * Most of the trails are pretty decent, but some are in rough shape due to water damage The Ugly: * One of the few parks I've seen with "off-leash" sections for dogs--which is fine, except you know there's a good majority of dog owners who think they can control their dogs but really can't. We saw a panicked guy chasing his dog down a trail at one point, and who knows when--if ever--he caught up to it. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Great park with tons of trails and lots to see and do.

Wildcat Peak - hiking - Updated May 2026

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