Hiking trails in BERKELEY

Tilden Nature Area is a 740-acre preserve located just North of Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park. With over 10 miles of hiking trails, the preserve contains a blend of native and introduced plant comm...

Tilden Nature Area is a 740-acre preserve located just North of Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park. With over 10 miles of hiking trails, the preserve contains a blend of native and introduced plant communities, including oak/bay woodlands, grasslands, eucalyptus forests, and streams. Hikes range from the leisurely, self-guided Jewel Lake Nature Trail to a vigorous climb up Wildcat Peak (elevation 1,211 ft.) for panoramic, San Francisco Bay views.

Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is nestled in the Berkeley and Oakland hills behind the historic Claremont Hotel. This scenic, 208-acre preserve protects two parcels of land located on both sides o...

Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is nestled in the Berkeley and Oakland hills behind the historic Claremont Hotel. This scenic, 208-acre preserve protects two parcels of land located on both sides of upper Claremont Avenue. Panoramic Ridge rises steeply to the north, and Gwin Canyon extends south. In addition to East Bay Regional Park District land holdings in Claremont Canyon, other undeveloped portions in the upper canyon are managed by the University of California and the East Bay Municipal Utility District.

The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail in Berkeley’s Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is a steep, 0.75-mile (1.5-mile round trip) hike rising 700 feet, offering stunning views of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley...

The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail in Berkeley’s Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is a steep, 0.75-mile (1.5-mile round trip) hike rising 700 feet, offering stunning views of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley Hills, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a well-maintained, dog-friendly route, starting near Stonewall Road and connecting to ridges for a challenging workout.