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3,807 ft
Distance
-359 ft
Descent
00:05:12
Avg time
-359 ft
Altitude change
680 ft
Altitude min
1,039 ft
Altitude max
1,039 ft
Altitude start
680 ft
Altitude end
-9.428%
Grade
-35.677%
Grade max
-1.099%
Grade min
3,807 ft
Distance down
00:05:12
Avg time

Curran Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tilden and Wildcat Canyon
    Berkeley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 35 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115803 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152671 in Trail Running
    • #84181 in Hiking
    • #47605 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,228 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #7,930 in Trail Running
    • #4,805 in Hiking
    • #2,144 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tilden Regional Park

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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Curran Trail Trail Reports

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Feb 24, 2026 @ 3:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 24, 2026
reporter Multiple fallen trees anywhere from 12 to 16 inches in diameter and it's really muddy there too. Good luck.
Jan 31, 2026 @ 5:51pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 31, 2026
Two deadfall trees are cleared
Jan 14, 2026 @ 8:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 14, 2026
reporter 2 deadfall trees down across trail, blocking trail. You can limbo under both.
Jan 14, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026 @ 4:41pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 14, 2026
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on Feb 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Curran Trail located?
      Curran Trail is located in Tilden and Wildcat Canyon, Berkeley, California, United States. It is part of the Tilden and Wildcat Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.90484, -122.24499.
      ▼ How hard is Curran Trail?
      Curran Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.428%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Curran Trail?
      The trail has 359 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 680 ft to 1,039 ft.
      ▼ Is Curran Trail a point to point trail?
      Curran Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Curran Trail?
      Curran Trail is 3,807 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Curran Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Curran Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Curran Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Curran Trail are:
      • April (15 activities)
      • June (11 activities)
      • May (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Curran Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Curran Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Curran Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Curran Trail. The trail is 3,807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Curran Trail?
      Curran Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,425 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,488 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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