Nearest town: Between Castro Valley and Oakland, CA Region:Berkeley and Oakland Hills Park website: Link here Best time of year to visit: Year round Features of the park: Connects to many other parks, including (but not limited to) Cull Canyon, Lake Chabot, and Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. It has a nice, long segment of the East Bay Skyline National Trail, several camping options, and two equestrian centers. Has a variety of ecosystems from exposed chaparral ridge tops to deeply shaded forests. Fees: Most parking lots are free
Past hikes (click on photos):
2-mile Grass Valley Loop
9-mile Loop Around Lake Chabot
0.75-mile Bird Trail (Good for Young Children)
9-mile Lollipop Hike from Macdonald Gate to Stone Bridge