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SaveBerkeley trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Tilden and Wildcat Canyon and East Bay Waterfront.
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- Mountain Bike
66 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
50 trails
- Adaptive Bike
30 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
24 trails
- Horse
12 trails
- Hike
91 trails
- Trail Running
91 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 5
- 14
- 30
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 5, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 92
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 66
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 50
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 30
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 24
- Trails Horse
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 91
- Trails Trail Running
- 91
- Total Distance
- 85 miles
- Total Descent
- 17,435 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,909 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,915 ft
- Reports
- 584
- Photos
- 109
- Completed Counter
- 15,905
Sub Regions
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East Bay Waterfront
- 4
- 3
- 1
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Tilden and Wildcat Canyon
- 1
- 9
- 22
- 1
Popular Berkeley Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 95 ft • 606 •
Easy route under canopy of eucalyptus trees. The smell of the trees is a delight. Watch for cars on Lone Oak. This route provides bike-permitted access to/from Wildcat Creek Trail.
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 3,957 ft • 7 ft • 403 •
Popular trail adjacent to lovely creek. Watch for joggers, walkers, doggies, kiddies, wildlife. Keep the trail karma going: be kind to other users--slow down, smile, and share the good. If interested, the trail continues up short, steep...
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 259 ft • 369 •
This protected path travels to Yerba Buena Island. The Bay Bridge Trail is a part of the San Francisco Bay Trail. The Bay Bridge Trail is named in honor of Alex Zuckermann, the late East Bay Bicycle Coalition founder and Bay Bridge...
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 348 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 960 ft • 317 •
Fire trail is broad and rocky with some fairly steep climbs/descents. While the trail is not technically, other than a few semi-rock gardens, it does have quite a few physically challenging climbs. Please be very mindful of other users:...
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 3,807 ft • 0 ft • 290 •
Lovely forest trail is very popular with joggers, walkers, hikers, dogs, toddlers, so please use utmost caution on the descent. We cyclists are barely tolerated in Tilden Park, so please keep it under control.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,234 ft • 0 ft • 288 •
If descending Curran, stay to the left when the option opens up, this gives you a slightly more interesting downhill option. You might be tempted to speed, but stay in control, and beware of hikers, kids, and dogs down below.
Berkeley Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,723 ft • 6 •
This is the proposed B- router for the BTCEB Tilden Gala Ride on March 26, 2022
22 miles • 3,067 ft • 6 •
Long ride from Inspiration Point to the top of wildcat and the bottom of Tilden. Have fun!
31 miles • 1,024 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Fun Ride, Great Food, Good People
• 15 miles • 1,703 ft • 2 •
Photos of Berkeley Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Wildcat Creek Trail | Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:54pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Unknown | AndrewDak6gg | ||
| Memory Trail | Jul 13, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 13, 2026 | Dry | CortisCooper | ||
| Nimitz Way | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:36am (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 13, 2026 | Dry | michaelbrosenthal | ||
| Bay Trail | May 22, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Los_Angeles) May 22, 2026 | Ideal | spamajama | ||
| Alexander Zuckermann Memorial Trail | May 22, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Los_Angeles) May 22, 2026 | Ideal | spamajama | ||
| Loop Road and Lone Oak | Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:54pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | Activeric | ||
| Havey Canyon Trail | Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:54pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 30, 2026 | Variable | Activeric | ||
| Beyond Nimitz | Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Dry | rickinlo | ||
| Red-Golf Connector | Mar 12, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 12, 2026 | Ideal | Angleburt | ||
| Curran Trail | Feb 24, 2026 @ 3:52pm (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 24, 2026 | Wet | jamuel BTCEB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| burnx45 | wishlist | route | activity #104183206 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:21pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| ZqVt6E | wishlist | route | activity #104004880 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 1:48pm Sep 17, 2026 |
| KB7aTt | like | directory | activity #102349163 | Aug 25, 2026 @ 9:35pm Aug 25, 2026 |
| jamuel | update | directory | activity #102343002 | Aug 25, 2026 @ 6:57pm Aug 25, 2026 |
| estraTlvcH3 | wishlist | trail | activity #102029726 and 2 more | Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:03pm Aug 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I’m | Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:13am Apr 16, 2026 | ||
| report | 2 dead falls about 100 ft apart each about 12"... | Jan 14, 2026 @ 8:51pm Jan 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | I made it up on an e-bike, barely. Any... | Dec 22, 2025 @ 2:08pm Dec 22, 2025 | ||
| report | P on pn | Dec 5, 2025 @ 11:40am Dec 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Mostly a fun green but can get rutted in spots... | Oct 13, 2025 @ 3:51pm Oct 13, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k268 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge273 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge46 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k272 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge275 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge46 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay
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Teen Trail Corps
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Wrench ScienceBike Shop
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Mike's Bikes - BerkeleyBike Shop
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Missing Link Bicycle Co-opBike Shop
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Peter Richs Velo SportBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 66 | 55 miles | 9,016 ft | 26 miles | 1,909 ft | #2,041 | #745 | 105 | 583 | 5 | 56,881 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 12 miles | 725 ft | 4 miles | 1,821 ft | #6,036 | #1,857 | 1 | 468 | 1 | 1,770 | |
| Gravel Bike | 50 | 54 miles | 8,694 ft | 25 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,320 | #322 | 2 | 218 | 1 | 789 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 30 | 32 miles | 5,423 ft | 16 miles | 1,906 ft | #2,241 | #434 | 332 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 21 miles | 2,323 ft | 8 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,891 | #353 | 68 | ||||
| Horse | 12 | 17 miles | 2,946 ft | 7 miles | 1,391 ft | #2,165 | #1,134 | 27 | ||||
| Hike | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #911 | #414 | 1 | 583 | 2 | 4,726 | |
| Trail Running | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #723 | #268 | 583 | 1 | 3,700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Berkeley?
Berkeley has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Berkeley?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Berkeley are:
- Havey Canyon Trail (4.3/5)
- Stables (4.2/5)
- Clark-Boas Trail (4.1/5)
- Free Fall Alternate (4.1/5)
- Vollmer Peak Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Berkeley?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Berkeley. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Berkeley?
The longest trail in Berkeley is Alexander Zuckermann Memorial Trail at 4.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Berkeley?
The best hiking trails in Berkeley are:
- Upper Jordan - Grizzly
- Grizzly-Upper Spiral
- Upper Spiral
- Red-Golf Connector
- Vollmer Peak Trail (hike only)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Berkeley?
The best trail running trails in Berkeley are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Berkeley?
Berkeley has a total of 92 trails. Of those, 66 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Berkeley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Berkeley?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Berkeley is Seaview Trail with 960 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Berkeley?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Berkeley is Eagle's Nest Trail with 537 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Berkeley?
Berkeley supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Berkeley?
The following bike services are available in Berkeley:
- Bike Shop (6)
- Trail Association (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Berkeley?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Berkeley is Memory Trail with an average grade of 7.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Berkeley?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Berkeley. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Berkeley?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Berkeley are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Berkeley?
The overall region status for Berkeley is Clear / Green. Out of 53 trails:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Berkeley?
Yes, Berkeley supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Berkeley that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Berkeley?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Berkeley are: View all mountain biking routes in Berkeley.
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What is the highest summit in Berkeley?
The highest summit in Berkeley is Vollmer Peak at 1,906 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Berkeley?
The most popular Strava segments in Berkeley are:
- Aquatic Park: South (22,671 athletes)
- Col du Yerba Buena (21,579 athletes)
- Toll Plaza to Trail Top (21,316 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Berkeley?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Berkeley. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Berkeley?
Yes, there are 30 accessible/adaptive trails in Berkeley. View all adaptive trails in Berkeley for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Berkeley?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Berkeley directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Berkeley?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Berkeley are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Berkeley?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Berkeley are:
- Frontage Gravel (2/5)
- North Basin Strip (3/5)
- Virginia Street Extended (2/5)
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