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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. 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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- 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
- 4
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 5, 2026
E-Bike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #6,053
- State Ranking
- #193
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- 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
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 725 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,821 ft
- Reports
- 488
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 559
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 E-Biking Trails
• ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 960 ft • 23 •
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:...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,484 ft • 35 ft • 8 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 1,870 ft • 0 ft •
Dirt/gravel road around North Basin Strip. Runs next to water. Many side paths jut off into the brush. Please be respectful of unhoused persons in the brush.
Berkeley Routes
31 miles • 1,024 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Fun Ride, Great Food, Good People
Photos of Berkeley
Videos of Berkeley
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek Trail | Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:54pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Unknown | AndrewDak6gg | ||
| Seaview Trail | Feb 24, 2026 @ 3:13pm (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 24, 2026 | Dry | Angleburt | ||
| Upper Big Springs | Jan 2, 2025 @ 3:10pm Jan 2, 2025 | Ideal | jamuel BTCEB | ||
| Virginia Street Extended | Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:49am Dec 7, 2022 | Ideal | jamuel BTCEB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bertha757 | ridden | trail | activity #105231890 and 4 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:44pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| estraTlvcH3 | wishlist | trail | activity #102029726 and 2 more | Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:03pm Aug 21, 2026 |
| AndrewDak6gg | add | report | activity #100815310 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:54pm Aug 5, 2026 |
| michaeleggerling | wishlist | region | activity #100504460 | Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:27am Aug 1, 2026 |
| Ethansager | difficultyvote | trail | activity #100433945 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 1:00pm Jul 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | P on pn | Dec 5, 2025 @ 11:40am Dec 5, 2025 | ||
| report | I appreciate the wild ride that you had on... | Jun 17, 2021 @ 3:31pm Jun 17, 2021 | ||
| report | very fun. | Aug 10, 2020 @ 3:23pm Aug 10, 2020 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 66 | 55 miles | 9,016 ft | 26 miles | 1,909 ft | #2,035 | #94 | 105 | 605 | 5 | 57,667 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 12 miles | 725 ft | 4 miles | 1,821 ft | #6,053 | #193 | 1 | 488 | 1 | 1,825 | |
| Gravel Bike | 50 | 54 miles | 8,694 ft | 25 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,337 | #52 | 2 | 218 | 1 | 833 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 30 | 32 miles | 5,423 ft | 16 miles | 1,906 ft | #2,253 | #68 | 332 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 21 miles | 2,323 ft | 8 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,854 | #36 | 68 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 12 | 17 miles | 2,946 ft | 7 miles | 1,391 ft | #2,172 | #161 | 34 | ||||
| Hike | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #909 | #60 | 1 | 605 | 2 | 4,872 | |
| Trail Running | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #714 | #39 | 605 | 1 | 3,816 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Berkeley?
Berkeley has 2 areas to explore for e-biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Berkeley?
The highest rated e-biking trails in Berkeley are:
- Landvale Station Trail (0/5)
- Frontage Gravel (0/5)
- Virginia Street Extended (0/5)
- North Basin Strip (0/5)
- Seaview Trail (0/5)
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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:
- February (37 activities)
- September (22 activities)
- August (21 activities)
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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 Seaview Trail at 3.0 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
- Vollmer Peak Trail (hike only)
- Oak Bay Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Berkeley?
The best trail running trails in Berkeley are:
- Dorothy Stegmann Trail
- Virginia Street Extended
- Grizzly Peak Trail
- Wildcat Peak Trail
- Frontage Gravel
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How many trails are in Berkeley?
Berkeley has a total of 92 trails. Of those, 9 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-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 Seaview Trail with 285 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 are the steepest e-biking trails in Berkeley?
The steepest e-biking trail in Berkeley is Seaview Trail with an average grade of 4.3%. 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 Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 52 trails:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 1
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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 type of bike is most common in Berkeley?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Berkeley are:
- AM (4 activities)
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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 1 closed trails in Berkeley. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 1
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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 e-biking trails in Berkeley?
The most popular e-biking trails in Berkeley are: View all e-biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Berkeley?
The best beginner e-biking trails in Berkeley are:
- Frontage Gravel (0/5)
- Virginia Street Extended (0/5)
- North Basin Strip (0/5)
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