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Redwood Regional Park
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Neighborhood: Oakland Hills
7867 Redwood Road
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 562-7275
7867 Redwood Road
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 562-7275
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I have hiked at Redwood Regional Park many times over the years. However, this morning was the first time that I did a loop starting from the Valle Vista staging area in Moraga (EBMUD Permit required).
Although you begin this hike climbing up a hill, it then becomes gentle rolling hills for the next mile. Once you cross the road to enter Redwood Regional Park, prepare yourself for a steady climb up to the East Ridge Trail. It is about a mile up and you will definitely get your heart rate up. It is also incredibly beautiful. Giant Redwood Trees and lush ferns. My friend said he expected to see Hobbits appear from the foliage :-)
Once you exit the single track trail through the gate, you are on the East Ridge Trail. My hiking friend and I went to the left and went down the Canyon Trail to the Stream Trail. The Stream Trail is gentle rolling hills, so take that opportunity to enjoy the views and maybe stop at one of the many picnic areas (with restrooms) for a snack.
We then climbed up the Prince Trail back to the East Ridge Trail and back down the single track trail to the Valle Vista Staging Area. We did a total of about 7 miles. My friend estimated that we had an elevation gain of about 1000 feet.
A great hike that took us 2 hours 15 minutes to complete. I'll be doing this one more often.
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The bf and I have traversed over 100 miles in the past year by foot over mountain, beach and forested hills.
We conquered the East Ridge Loop this afternoon, which in my opinion is not as scenic as the valley trails or the redwood forest, but it did have dense chaparral that housed many a bird's next and dusty, rolling terrain.
Dogs run free here, and every so often you'll find mini mountains of horse dookie. There are nice vistas of Mt. Diablo and the surrounding mountainsides.
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Redwoods in Oakland, you say. This was something I did NOT want to miss while visiting the bay.
I've had my share of hiking trails after living in Berkeley for a couple of years. But, I never imagined such a beautiful place as the Redwood Regional Park in none other than Oakland, Ca. Who would've thought?
Not only is it a gorgeous forest but the drive itself is very scenic and relaxing. A nice start to an amazing day.
Once I found parking, I asked a ranger which hike would be appropriate for the 2 hours I had that day. See, I came here with only a couple of hours to spare before my best friends graduation so I wanted to make the most out of the day. There are lots of trails to accommodate the time you have or are willing to spend hiking.
He suggested a hike along the creek that was one of his favorites. I trusted the gentleman and I embarked the trail, merrily.
First off, I love the fact that there are maps for us hikers. So handy for a new comer like myself. I felt solid on the trail and didn't get lost because of it. Thank you.
Once I finally began the trek, I immediately noticed the humongous redwoods surrounding the trails. It's really a spectacular sight to be among, especially in good ol' Oakland. Rain fall makes this place a truly wonderful getaway from city life. Being out here reminded me of one of my favorite nature quotes by John Muir:
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
Ah, the good life.
My trail ended up being a PERFECT 2 hour hike, so much that I didn't want to leave this magical place. I said farewell but was content.
The redwoods are one of many reasons why I'd love to move back to the bay. There are so much for us outdoors-y people in the area that I truly miss. What a magnificent little gem that I hope to visit again really soon.
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This is exactly why I love Oakland. Perfect blend of urban and nature. If you are tired of hearing people and cars and sirens etc etc come here and listen to silence, its trippy.
You can see better sunsets from trails in here then on Grizzly Peak and not have to worry about the kids making out. Lots of dogs, but still good for biking. Also, the roads around here are insane on road bikes, not many cars, and you feel like your anywhere but Oakland and Moraga, or Canyon. Not that theres too much wrong with any of them. Truly a hidden gem in the bay.
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I'm extremely fortunate to have this valuable resource close to home!
Great place to come with our new dog (he isn't quite ready for the off leash thing, but he still enjoys all the sights and smells while on leash).
There are lots of options for hikes so you can keep things interesting. I love that I can drive just a couple minutes up the hills and get away from the city. All this and I'm still in Oakland! Love it.
G: I never would have imagined this place would be in Oakland, but then again I haven't explored Oakland either. I came here with the intent of a leisurely hike, but ended up in a pretty strenuous path. My suggestion is to be prepared with a backpack full of goodies like water bottles and other necessities. Also it would help if you knew where you were going. (Their map comes in handy)
The place was fairly secluded, very quiet and peaceful, not crowded at all. I'll most likely be coming back to try a different path or maybe bring a bike.
This place ROCKS! Been coming here for 20 plus years...never struck me to write a review. Went on my favorite nearby mtn bike ride on the West Ridge trail at 6.30am this morning, practicaly had the whole place to myself. Lots of joggers and dog walkers out when I left an hour later. But my and ride was pure bliss.
For the non riders, the park offers some incredible singletrack trails for hikers only right thru the middle of the park along meandering streams. Been all over the park and have nothing bad to say about it...oh there is a ton of poison oak off trail so stay on the path, not worthy of taking a star away however.
The are also quite a few geocaches thruout the park so if you're of the GPS set, here you go...http://www.geocaching.com
Come on in and get away from the big city below.
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Great for a leisurely drive and good old-fashioned hiking.
My favorite activity is the annual llama hikes that are organized by the Redwood Regional Park in conjunction with Llamas Adventure Hikes in Sonora, CA -- they bring llamas to pack your lunch for a light hike. I will never forget walking through a misty fern-laden section of the French trail with llamas. It is a beautiful, diverse park with lots to do.
Thank goodness this isn't a typical state park so the governor can't shut it down. Seriously, when the economy is bad, all you can do is free and cheap activities, like picnicking and hiking and exploring!
Wow, who knew there was a place like this in Oakland? I enjoyed a nice hike here, and got to bring my dog along too. The forest makes for a nice, cool, shady walk even in the summer time. I do advise still wearing sunscreen though - even though I felt like I didn't get much sun, I still felt like I got a slight tan after my hike. I also recommend picking up a map at the base of the trail (the maps are available at the post with the flyers), since it can get quite confusing if you don't have a map. We look a couple of trails, and some of them can be a tad strenuous uphill if you are not an avid hiker. Still, it was very nice to get back to nature and do something good for the body and the soul. The people who come here are very friendly, and say hi when they pass by. The only slight downside is that it was $5.00 for parking and $2.00 for dog fee.
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This is where I come to regain my sanity. Period. You can then say I'm a regular.
Redwood Regional is my salvation when I cannot leave the area for camping or other forms of travel. The second I set foot on the trails I instantly melt to relaxation. You suddenly feel like you have entered another world. This place is nothing short of gorgeous! You cant help but to marvel at the power of nature in all its awesome forms. The ancient trees and many forms of greenery are absolutely stunning.
As an added bonus, the park is a very close drive away from the Chabot Space and Science Center. You can make a day out of visiting the center, followed by a day hike or BBQ/picnic in the Park.
This place has many trails to offer. From the average stroll to the steep adventurous hikes. The park is huge and has a lot to offer.
A marvelous gem of nature amongst the chaos that is the SF bay area. I would be lost without this place.
Redwood has something for everyone. From the leisurely stroller to the hiker to the trail runner. Heading up to the redwood peak is a great trek if you're looking for something more intense or you can just stay on the ridge trails if you need something more level. Although the parking lot always looks crowded, walking through the park I rarely run into anyone. GO HIKE!
We went to Redwood Regional Park for a Ladybug hike w/ the East Bay Regional Park naturalist's Nancy guided hike. It started at the Skyline Gate entrance.
It's FREE parking, but the lot is small and was full when we got there. Glad there's residential parking nearby which was good.
Two pit toilets in the parking lot w/ antibacterial foam soap outside.
The hike was only 1 mi each way (out & back) and it was GREAT for seeing ladybugs. There's tons of them on the Stream Trail from Dec-March. Don't think of stealing them because they won't do anything since they are trying to keep warm in the winter so they huddle in masses.
We did the Prince Trail & East Ridge Trail on our own back to the parking lot.
Short hike only a few miles.
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My favorite place for a trail run in the East Bay. I ran through here this weekend and I love the easy parking and the variety of routes. You can make this a 6, 8, or 10-mile run heading out on the French Trail and coming back up through the stream. If you want to add another 2 miles, you can go back and park at Huckleberry.
One downside is there is a decent amount of poison oak, like most places in the Bay Area. Stay on the singletrack and you'll be fine. No mountain biking except on the fireroads.
There's no better way to get over a cold than breathing in O2 straight from the source.
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What a great leisurely hike in the shade of the trees. So peaceful (the stillness of nature is so calming...I love the silence then the crack of a branch in the distance) it makes you think you are in another place. I would like to hike the trail with a view of the bay next time I'm around.
Redwood Park has been good to me over the years. I would go up and over the hills to work in Walnut Creek (almost) every day, and after the climb up Pinehurst, Redwood was there for a little offroad excursion if I needed it. And if you're riding a road bike with tires that can't take a light offroad trail, you're missing out. I'd go for dog walks up here with friends and their dogs, and stage road and mountain bike rides here from time to time.
Now that we have a little doggie of our own, we thought we'd take him up here for Xmas day for a little on-leash hike. He enjoyed it, got a little aggro with the bigger dogs, but generally had a great time getting muddy up in the hills. Then we went on for a bit of little-dog-on-little-dog action at Joaquin Miller.
Redwood Regional is there for you whatever stage of life you're at and whatever activity you're into - hiking, biking, dog-walking, etc.
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My current favorite hiking spot in the East Bay. I live near Castro Valley and drive up Redwood Road to get here. Chabot is closer but its worth the extra few minutes to get to Redwood Regional Park.
Its so beautiful down in the Redwoods along the Stream Trail and the trails that climb up the East and West Ridge. I like a more strenuous hike so I'll climb up to one of the Ridges, hike along it for a while then take a trail back down to the Stream Trail and then climb up to the other ridge.
Lots of people walk their dogs here off-leash. It doesn't bother me at all. Every dog I met during a 2.5hr hike was very friendly. Most of the mountain bikers seemed pretty friendly as well. But a few of the bikers did go screaming by. I'd be a little careful if I had an older or slower dog to keep an eye out for the bikers.
I think this is where friendly people come to see nature in Oakland...
Easy parking, everyone either smiles or says hello (even if out of breath whilst running and/or cycling... did you catch that?), and the dogs are allowed off-leash mostly anywhere.
The inclines/elevation aren't too bad, making "hiking" appropriate for everyone young-old, in shape to not. I even saw a dachsund built like a hippo with his belly dragging over the tree roots that could handle it. Now you have no excuse.
If your dog is wily and can't handle a little chaos now and then (or doesn't know how to avoid getting run over by a bicycle or biting off a small child's head), perhaps it's not for you...
Oakland is a beautiful place, and sometimes we forget, but going here makes me remember.
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I love this park! It's lots of fun and i love going here in the non-winter months with my friend to jog on the trails among the beautifully tall evergreens. I've also gone hiking as well as just come to get away for a small bit without having to go too far from home. It's just gorgous.
One of the last visits i made to this park was a romantic one. It's not a bad place to go on a date and hang out with someone you like. Plust, there are a lot of "off the beaten paths" you two can take to spend time together away from the normal park patrons on the paved trails.
You have to appreciate the local park that feels like it's out in the middle of nowhere, but is really only a few miles from an urban center. My favorite part, interstingly, is actually not even in the park, but the drive to the park along Redwood Rd and once you past Skyline Blvd., you go from being in an urban/suburban area to surrounded by nothing but those gorgeous trees on a windy two lane road. Love it!
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I suppose that I should be forthright about this review as I am quite biased. Why? Well...aside from the fact that this is one of the many places that I enjoy hiking /running within the East Bay, and that this place is especially beautiful during the rainy season (more so than Point Reyes), I am friends with a few park rangers...so...blah...yes...I am biased...damit.
A couple of weeks ago I decided to take my sister and a couple of friends to this place in order to introduce them into the hiking scene. Thankfully, one of my sisters' friends wasn't a stranger to the hiking scene as the route we chose, Orchard Trail, was quite steep.
Although the trails aren't as well kept as Joaquin Millar Park or Mount Tam, I've enjoyed this park a great deal as Bridle Trail, in addition to the "Ends Trail" are absolutely picturesque during the winter/rainy season. Additionally, if you are the sort that enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community, I recommend this park as they have regularly scheduled community events.
Yes, I like this place, and if you enjoy volunteering/contributing to the local parks, then this is a place for you as this park has regular hiking trail cleen ups, in addition to planting native tree events, clean up of invasive plant species, and Llamma hikes (yes real live Llamas that carry your hiking stuff for you while you feed them carrots)!. See http://www.ebparks.org... for additional info.
Aside from contributing to the community through this parks' events and enjoying this park (especially during the rainy season....seriously...this parks is AWESOME during the rainy season), I do have one MAJOR aspect to point out. If you enjoy picnicing and or have family (a significan other and or kids) that enjoy hanging out in the picnic areas of a park...then...I certainly don't recommend this place. To be blunt, this park has a HUGE YELLOW JACKET PROBLEM!!! If you keep on hiking along, and are the sort that enjoys refreshing drinks/foods with friends during the hike (and not at the picnic areas), then you are okay.
In short: if you are a dude like me that enjoys hiking/running on trails, then check this place out. If you are a couple that enjoys hiking and picnicing at a picnic facility...then this place may not be for you as the Yellow Jackets may ruine the mood. Also, if you have children and they are at this park with you...then...you should be careful (winter is okay...but the summer time for YELLOW JACKETS is horrendus)...
On a side note; I found out that this place is a HUGE breeding ground for what seemed like all of the Lady Bugs in California (they nest right at the main entrance). Word to the wise; you should not jog or trample through the grass at the entrance as the scene will look like the "attack of the killer Lady Bugs"...no joke.
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I have been coming up here lately with the new friend and the dogs. I love how its so secluded and dog friendly. I love to come here to unwind with the dogs after dinner or before. On minutes from my place, plenty of parking and best of all its for free!
Magic, aka creepiness, persists in this park. For some reason it always felt like something was following me. I encountered some hikers and couples along the way, yet something still didn't feel right.
Redwood Regional Park is a windy drive out of the city. You'll find swooning trees arching its way over paths and upright redwoods reaching the tops of the canopy.
There are numerous trails to navigate, luckily the park offers free park maps. The majority of the trails I took were completely shaded. Once at the bike trails the shade opened up to sun baked sky. I'd advise a hiking partner if you get freaked out by nature's silence.
Trails are beginner/semi-intermediate. Parking is free on weekdays.
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Great place to hike in Redwoods when you don't want to spend your entire day hiking, or getting to the hike. Several different trails give you a choice of length and terrain. Our hike took us from a flat interpretive trail with educational placards and guardrails everywhere, and then through dense, richly forested switchbacks, before we arrived at an arid, dusty section with old orchards that almost looked mediterranean. The trees offered shade during the majority of the hike, which I prefer over other hikes near SF that are completely exposed to sun.
Several picnic areas about .25 miles from Canyon Meadow Staging area have grills and tables - something to keep in mind for summer. There's also a kids playground close to the parking lot. A park fee applies if you go between Easter and October, but entry is free the remainder of the year.
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Go to this park!
Standing on a narrow trail surrounded by redwoods and madrone I take a deep breath and listen... silence. Probably wouldn't have guessed I was in Oakland. This place is such a diamond in the rough.
Awesome trails that are mostly dog friendly (no leash) and vary in length and intensity. Just keep your eye out for horses and accompanying "piles".
TIP: Park along the road and take a trail head into the park to avoid entrance fees. Most street-side trail heads have map boxes. Grab a map and plan your course!
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What a gorgeous park! We headed out on the East Ridge Trail and returned on the Creek Trail, which was--of course--along the creek under a redwood canopy.
Very muddy after a February rain, there were dogs everywhere as well as buds, little flowers and signs of SPRING!
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I'm tired of so-called true outdoor types (I see you in REI, overpaying for your camping shit!) complaining about how the Bay Area is a concrete jungle filled with traffic, cars, buildings and yuppies.
How shortsighted, especially when this beautiful park is convenient to get to from many Bay-Area locations. You probably have to drive there, but you also have to drive to Yosemite, one of my favorite places in the world, or damn near any of the more remote areas in the state for hiking.
Anyway, this is a great local hike spot. Easy-to-moderate terrain for an easy-to-moderate kind of hiker like myself. Dog-friendly trails and beautiful redwood groves. Felled trees, dried-up, not-so-babbling brooks, tons of shade, lots of sun and oodles of ladybugs will keep you busy on a casual hike.
I drove here from the Berkeley Hills, a route that offered outstanding views of the SF side (see pic!). It being the East Bay, weather's often sunny and almost hot. Confusing trail system at times, but go with a directionally motivated bud (i.e. not me) and you'll be fine.
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It is so amazing to have this 15 minutes from where I live in Oakland. Old redwoods, streams, campsites. Great system of hiking trails that can keep you busy for a couple of hours or all day if you want. Lots of ladybugs during their crazy breeding season. One of the many great reasons to live in Northern California!
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This place is so convenient because it is hidden and yet so beautiful. The redwoods are great because they are, well, redwoods. Meanwhile there is a paved trail that goes through the heart of the park, which makes it wheelchair accessible-ly while there are the rougher trails for those who want to hike up some hills to enjoy the view from the top. This place also smells very nice, you can smell the fresh trees and walking through parts where the eucalyptus sway is a treat for your nose.
If I had a dog I would bring it here to enjoy the walk. If I had a horse I would bring it here to ride it on the equestrian trails. If I had kids I would bring them here to play in the parks and build up their hiking legs.
I thought this was an unspoken rule. No one would ever believe that there's a Redwood Park and forest in Oakland anyway. So why let this get out. This is going to change the whole game, and really do damage to Oakland's great image.
Shhhhhh, lets keep this on the down low. But watch out, Oakland has Mountain lions too.
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This is a haven a few minutes away from home. It's absolutely beautiful and serene. I hope these reviews doesn't draw the crowds (love that it's not crowded!). You can get a picnic area here easily!
Great air quality away from the hustle and bustle of the city below. I hella heart Oakland!
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This place reminds me how f'n lucky we are to live in the Yay.
Redwood Regional Park is only minutes from my home, yet it feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of city livin'.
The Redwoods are gorgeous (see my photos) and... I actually prefer this place to Muir Woods. It's a hell of a lot closer to me, and it's far less crowded.
Check http://bahiker.com for some good trail info about this spot.
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This place has some great ribs, and I love the thick-cut fries. Sometimes though, I'm in the mood for a juicy half-pound burger washed down with a pitcher of Anchor Stea.......wait......no....this isn't another review about stuffing my face. Its about unstuffing my ass.
Sometimes you gotta have a little calorie outflow, in addition to the inflow. And this is my favorite place to do it. Read the other reviews to learn all about the great hiking in here and the running trails - they ARE magnificent. But what I live for is cycling on the smooth and sexy roads adjacent to the park. I can be up here on my bike via Tunnel Road in 20 minutes or so, and then enjoy a beautiful, rolling loop around the park on Skyline, Pinehurst and Redwood Roads. Then I head back down via Butters Canyon and I have done an amazing, relatively car-free 1.5 hour loop.
I have ridden all over the bay area, and the road riding up here is the equal of any of it. One of the coolest things about riding up here is how nearly every car is respectful of the bikes. They carefully go around you with no gratuitous honking - I am always amazed at the absence of jerks in cars up here. I love to bring my SF and Marin friends over here for rides. Given Oakland's rep, most people have a hard time accepting where they are. But yes my friends, this IS Oakland, and it is among the best she has to offer.
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One of my first day hikes in the Bay Area. A true treasure. The diversity of landscape and seeming scale of this park...somehow towering and wandering and wild, while only minutes from the city. Food, culture, music, and people aside - this is the REAL reason to live in Oakland. So beautiful and right in our backyard...
Let's hope the Governor, in his infinite wisdom, doesn't shut it down. Good lord...
I'll see you there, darlings.
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My buddy introduced me to this park about 15 years ago. He used to hike here Sunday evenings with her starting from the Skyline Gate parking lot. What a beautiful spot! I think we used to hike the trail in the middle. I believe it's called the stream trail.
These days I mountain bike more than anything and I enter from Canyon Meadow off of Redwood Road. BTW, that is a great picnic spot! I start up the West Ridge and cross Skyline gate straight over to the East Ridge trail through the Chabot Science Center and back to where I started from. This place has wonderful Redwoods and the name suggests, sweeping views of the bay area and I notice a lot of folks love this park for their dogs.
If you take the middle trail(Stream Trail) during the rainy season you will come across a gorgeous stream. I've heard that either salmon or rainbow trout were discovered here. I don't remember the exact story on that one. This place is one of the great gems of the east bay.
How come no one ever told me there were redwoods in the Oakland Hills?
I just recently discovered trail running and was looking for a nearby park where I would be challenged, but not decapitated, if out by myself.
West Ridge Trail is a fire trail popular with mountain bikers and people with polite pooches that are allowed to be off leash. Challenging but doable hills at the beginning, nicely spaced out with decent recovery time in between. The really sweet part about the loop is returning on the Stream Trail which is pretty much flat, shaded, and nicely cushioned with redwood needles.
I ran this loop with two friends who hail from the Peninsula yesterday. When explaining Redwood Regional to them I focused on just how beautiful the park is and how ridiculous is it that there are freaking redwood trees practically in my own backyard??? When they tried to get me to narrow down how long it was I said it was about 6-ish miles. Sometimes, in order to get what I want I often become deceptive (i.e.: I lie). Of course one of them had those fancy Nike shoes and we found out that it was actually almost 8 miles if you stop running at Girls' Camp.
By the end of our run my friends agreed on a few things: Redwood Regional Park is amazingly beautiful and a sweet surprise in Oakland; I'm a liar; and I never get pick our trail run again.
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Redwood trees? In Oakland? YES there are!!
This is my favorite park that does not take an hour or more to get to. It's quiet, beautiful, and offers nice trails to enjoy for a day hike. They have motorcycle parking for our baby girl, and restrooms are plentiful.
I instantly relax here, it isn't crowded and the few people you do see are genuinely happy to be there and friendly.
I have a few recommendations:
1.) Wear good shoes you don't mind getting a little muddy. I usually wear combat boots
2.) Bring water. There are a few fountains but having your own supply is helpful.
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This is truly my home away from home (outside of work). Actually, I rested so well in these spectacular woods that I get bit by a tick ... but, outside of that, I get nothing but positive experiences while I'm here. The beautiful thing is, for me at least, is that most of the time that I am there I don't really run into that many people. The natural experience is a beautiful one indeed. Orchid trail, west ridge trail ... there are a wealth of lovely hikes here.
LOVE IT!!! So does everyone that I take.
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Jan 4, 09 - Just got back from a nice winter hike with the bf. We got a later than usual start so parking was not as plentiful. I ended up parking on the street. We did the Redwood Peak trail which was great! The trails here are not easy but they are beautiful! I'll be back to get some training runs for an upcoming half.
May 2007-I took my friend here on a recent visit for a day hike. We loved it! We started at the Skyline Staging area and began our approximate 3 mile loop. We were going to go up to the peak but her asthma started so we cut our hike a little short.
I'll definitely go back to hike and get some trail running in! Be sure to carry your water if you are going at all this summer because the elevation changes will mandate you stay hydrated.
Parking was plentiful.
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IThis is a wonderful East Bay gem. A first rate local destination.
The trail systems are great... the trees, plants, everything nature: wonderful. Just a few minutes up the street from where I live and I just don't get there often enough.
It's great on summer days when the great readwoods shade your walk. It's sublime on rainy days (if and when it rains), especially if there is low lying mist; it's just magic.
Be there, enjoy and protect!
