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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
Hike Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #911
- State Ranking
- #414
- 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
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 1,515
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 Hiking Trails
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 3,957 ft • 7 ft • 114 •
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 • 67 • • 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.
• 95 ★ 2.4 • 5,154 ft • 231 ft • 60 •
Rocky wide firetrail, popular with walkers and dogs. Nice views! Not technical, but can be physically demanding.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 121 ft • 48 •
Fairly steep trail with beautiful views of the surrounding hills
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,671 ft • 7 ft • 39 • • hike
This upper portion of is closed to bikes. It is singletrack hiking, mostly shaded by trees. Near the summit, this trail connects with a steep, paved road that goes to the top of Vollmer Peak.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,461 ft • 0 ft • 37 • • hike
A steep rocky hiking trail that drops down from Vollmer Peak
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 3,807 ft • 0 ft • 26 •
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.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,086 ft • 5 ft • 25 • • 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.
Berkeley Routes
44 miles • 7,605 ft • 10 •
Ride from berkeley to briones, all of the legal pilot trails included
31 miles • 1,024 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Fun Ride, Great Food, Good People
• 4 miles • 689 ft • 3 •
• 4 miles • 1,127 ft • 3 •
• 3 miles • 911 ft • 3 •
• 4 miles • 847 ft • 4 •
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 |
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| 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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Epic Hike 50k6 awarded -
Hiking 100k Badge0 awarded -
10 Blue Trails14 awarded -
Epic Hike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
10 Green Trails4 awarded
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 | 57,009 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 12 miles | 725 ft | 4 miles | 1,821 ft | #6,036 | #1,857 | 1 | 468 | 1 | 1,779 | |
| Gravel Bike | 50 | 54 miles | 8,694 ft | 25 miles | 1,906 ft | #1,320 | #322 | 2 | 218 | 1 | 793 | |
| 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 | 4,754 | |
| Trail Running | 91 | 85 miles | 17,356 ft | 43 miles | 1,909 ft | #723 | #268 | 583 | 1 | 3,723 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to hike in Berkeley?
Berkeley has 2 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Berkeley?
The highest rated hiking trails in Berkeley are:
- Upper Jordan - Grizzly (3.9/5)
- Grizzly-Upper Spiral (3.7/5)
- Upper Spiral (0/5)
- Loop Road and Lone Oak (0/5)
- Red-Golf Connector (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to hike in Berkeley?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike in Berkeley are:
- August (75 activities)
- September (51 activities)
- July (48 activities)
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Where can I park to hike 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 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, 91 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking 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 hiking trails in Berkeley?
The steepest hiking 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 are the most popular hiking routes in Berkeley?
The most popular hiking routes in Berkeley are: View all hiking 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 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 hiking trails in Berkeley?
The most popular hiking trails in Berkeley are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner hike trails in Berkeley?
The best beginner hiking trails in Berkeley are:
- Loop Road and Lone Oak (0/5)
- Laurel Canyon Road (0/5)
- Quarry Trail (0/5)
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