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      Berkeley 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. Trails here are often faint trail, loose and rocky. Scenery includes views, summits and canyons. Common trail features include berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Tilden and Wildcat Canyon and East Bay Waterfront.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 5, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Gravel Bike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #1,340
      State Ranking
      #52
      Trails (view details)
      50
      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
      54 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      8,694 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,906 ft
      Reports
      218
      Photos
      2
      Completed Counter
      168

      Popular Berkeley Gravel Biking Trails

      • ★ 3.5 • 3,957 ft • 7 ft • 9 •
      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...
      • 100 ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 95 ft • 8 •
      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.
      • 75 ★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 259 ft • 4 •
      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...
      • 60 ★ 2.4 • 5,154 ft • 231 ft • 4 •
      Rocky wide firetrail, popular with walkers and dogs. Nice views! Not technical, but can be physically demanding.
      • 5 ★ 2.0 • 1,280 ft • 2 ft • 4 •
      A gravel/dirt alternative to Frontage Road
      • ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 960 ft • 3 •
      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:...
      • 85 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 263 ft • 3 •
      Easy way to avoid South Park drive and traffic
      • 35 ★ 3.5 • 3,807 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
      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.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Berkeley Routes

      31 miles • 1,024 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
      Fun Ride, Great Food, Good People

      Photos of Berkeley

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      Videos of Berkeley

      Cowboys in Berkeley?
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      0:08 | | Jul 23, 2021
      Generic MTB edit
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      trail: Stables
      4:00 | 309 | Apr 20, 2021
      Vollmer Peak Trail
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      4:29 | 269 | Mar 2, 2023 , Berkeley
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      12:09 | 284 | Nov 24, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Wildcat Creek Trail
      Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Aug 5, 2026
      UnknownMountain Bike The part around Jewel Lake is closed due...AndrewDak6gg
      Nimitz Way
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:36am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jun 13, 2026
      DryThe single track trails are overgrown and...michaelbrosenthal
      Alexander Zuckermann Memorial Trail
      May 22, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      May 22, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike spamajama
      Loop Road and Lone Oak
      Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 30, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Still a few dried mud ruts from the last...Activeric
      Beyond Nimitz
      Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 27, 2026
      DryMountain Bike rickinlo
      Red-Golf Connector
      Mar 12, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Mar 12, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Angleburt
      Curran Trail
      Feb 24, 2026 @ 3:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Feb 24, 2026
      WetHike Multiple fallen trees anywhere from 12 to...jamuel BTCEB
      Seaview Trail
      Feb 24, 2026 @ 3:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Feb 24, 2026
      DryMountain Bike Minimal/avoidable mud/soft patchesAngleburt
      PGE Access Road
      Jan 10, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jan 10, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike A bit past the half way the road has been...robert-v-simon
      Quarry Trail
      Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Dec 9, 2025
      IdealMountain Bike jamuel BTCEB

      Activity Feed

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      bertha757riddentrailactivity #105231890 and 4 more
      Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:44pm
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      Ellenva1Z5Lriddentrailactivity #105210878
      Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:52am
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      estraTlvcH3wishlisttrailactivity #102029726 and 2 more
      Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:03pm
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      AndrewDak6ggaddreportactivity #100815310
      Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:54pm
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      Q50TurboZUTrgLgvotetrailactivity #97898769
      Jun 27, 2026 @ 6:53am
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      Recent Comments

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      jamuelreportCurran Trail2 dead falls about 100 ft apart each about 12"...
      Jan 14, 2026 @ 8:51pm
      Jan 14, 2026
      bigboyriffstrailSan Pablo Ridge TrailI made it up on an e-bike, barely. Any...
      Dec 22, 2025 @ 2:08pm
      Dec 22, 2025
      daveydoodlestrailGrizzly Peak TrailBah Humbug!
      Dec 20, 2025 @ 5:28pm
      Dec 20, 2025
      Mickers009reportWildcat Gorge TrailP on pn
      Dec 5, 2025 @ 11:40am
      Dec 5, 2025
      DevinTEiOk6trailUpper Jordan Fire TrailAgreed!
      Oct 9, 2025 @ 9:28am
      Oct 9, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6655 miles9,016 ft26 miles1,909 ft
      #2,033#93105605557,779
      E-Bike912 miles725 ft4 miles1,821 ft
      #6,061#192148811,840
      Gravel Bike5054 miles8,694 ft25 miles1,906 ft
      #1,340#5222181834
      Adaptive Bike3032 miles5,423 ft16 miles1,906 ft
      #2,257#693323
      Winter Fat Bike2421 miles2,323 ft8 miles1,906 ft
      #1,858#36681
      Horse1217 miles2,946 ft7 miles1,391 ft
      #2,172#16034
      Hike9185 miles17,356 ft43 miles1,909 ft
      #923#60160524,893
      Trail Running9185 miles17,356 ft43 miles1,909 ft
      #732#4160513,829

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Berkeley?
      Berkeley has 2 areas to explore for gravel biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated gravel biking trails in Berkeley?
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Berkeley?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Berkeley are:
      • August (98 activities)
      • October (88 activities)
      • September (84 activities)
      Check the Berkeley reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Berkeley?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Berkeley?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Berkeley?
      ▼ How many trails are in Berkeley?
      Berkeley has a total of 92 trails. Of those, 50 are designated for gravel biking. Browse top gravel biking trails in Berkeley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Berkeley?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Berkeley is East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail with 1,232 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the steepest gravel biking trails in Berkeley?
      The steepest gravel biking trail in Berkeley is Laurel Canyon Road with an average grade of 10.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Berkeley?
      Out of 4 trails:
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Berkeley?
      The highest summit in Berkeley is Vollmer Peak at 1,906 ft elevation.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Berkeley?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Berkeley. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular gravel biking trails in Berkeley?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Berkeley?
      The best beginner gravel biking trails in Berkeley are: View all beginner gravel biking trails in Berkeley.
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