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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
- 21
- 6
- 17
- 45
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Aug 5, 2026
Trail Running Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #719
- State Ranking
- #268
- Trails (view details)
- 91
- 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 Distance
- 43 miles
- Total Descent
- 17,356 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,909 ft
- Reports
- 583
- Completed Counter
- 1,575
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 Trail Running Trails
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 3,957 ft • 7 ft • 83 •
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...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,893 ft • 16 ft • 51 • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,086 ft • 5 ft • 49 • • hike
No bikes allowed: cyclists please use to access Wildcat Canyon. This toddler-filled stretch of is close to the Little Farm and travels to Jewel Lake.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 10 ft • 48 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 106 ft • 47 •
Closed to bikes, this lovely hiking trail offers a trip through the woods and some very nice views. Climbs may be challenging to some hikers.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 960 ft • 34 •
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 ★ 4.0 • 3,533 ft • 37 ft • 31 •
Lovely woodsy path. Mostly singletrack, with some doubletrack. Enjoy the trees and the views. Watch out for hikers, kids, and off-leash dogs. There are many forks and sidepaths, so it can be hard to stay on this trail.
Berkeley Routes
31 miles • 1,024 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Fun Ride, Great Food, Good People
• 10 miles • 1,715 ft • 5 •
• 7 miles • 1,508 ft • 4 •
• 6 miles • 1,205 ft • 2 •
• 6 miles • 949 ft • 3 •
• 5 miles • 808 ft • 2 •
Photos of Berkeley
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #100706343 and 2 more | Aug 4, 2026 @ 3:10am Aug 4, 2026 |
| ikendothis | add | poi | activity #100704951 and 11 more | Aug 4, 2026 @ 2:23am Aug 4, 2026 |
| ikendothis | add | trail | activity #100704366 and 22 more | Aug 4, 2026 @ 2:02am Aug 4, 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 | ||
| trail | Bah Humbug! | Dec 20, 2025 @ 5:28pm Dec 20, 2025 | ||
| report | P on pn | Dec 5, 2025 @ 11:40am Dec 5, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails12 awarded -
10 Blue Trails18 awarded -
Epic Trail Running Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge10 awarded -
Trail Running 100k Badge0 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
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 | #2,041 | #742 | 105 | 583 | 5 | 56,422 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 12 miles | 725 ft | 4 miles | 1,821 ft | #6,017 | #1,857 | 1 | 468 | 1 | 1,736 | |
| Gravel Bike | 50 | 54 miles | 8,694 ft | 25 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,308 | #318 | 2 | 218 | 1 | 775 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 30 | 32 miles | 5,423 ft | 16 miles | 1,906 ft | #2,238 | #430 | 332 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 21 miles | 2,323 ft | 8 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,882 | #349 | 68 | ||||
| Horse | 12 | 17 miles | 2,946 ft | 7 miles | 1,391 ft | #2,147 | #1,129 | 27 | ||||
| Hike | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #906 | #410 | 1 | 583 | 2 | 4,625 | |
| Trail Running | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #719 | #268 | 583 | 1 | 3,631 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Berkeley
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What are the best places to run in Berkeley?
Berkeley has 2 areas to explore for trail running. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated trail running trails in Berkeley?
The highest rated trail running trails in Berkeley are:
- De Laveaga EBMUD trail (4.3/5)
- EBMUD Inspiration Trail (4.3/5)
- Dorothy Stegmann Trail (0/5)
- Loop Road and Lone Oak (0/5)
- Landvale Station Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to run 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 East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail at 4.5 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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How many trails are in Berkeley?
Berkeley has a total of 92 trails. Of those, 91 are designated for trail running. Browse top trail running 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 De Laveaga EBMUD trail with 1,323 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 trail running trails in Berkeley?
The steepest trail running trail in Berkeley is Upper Jordan - Grizzly with an average grade of 12.1%. 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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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: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 1
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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 trails are closed in Berkeley?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Berkeley. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- 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 trail running trails in Berkeley?
The most popular trail running trails in Berkeley are:
- De Laveaga EBMUD trail
- EBMUD Inspiration Trail
- Dorothy Stegmann Trail
- Loop Road and Lone Oak
- Landvale Station Trail
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What are the best beginner trail run trails in Berkeley?
The best beginner trail running trails in Berkeley are:
- Dorothy Stegmann Trail (0/5)
- Loop Road and Lone Oak (0/5)
- Virginia Street Extended (0/5)
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