East Bay
hikes
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Canine hikers should also bring leashes, litter bags, and water for their dogs.
Jul 5 Sat 2A hike
Art Deco Oakland. An urban walk emphasizing architecture and history of downtown Oakland. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all afternoon ending about 5:30 pm near the twelth street BART Station. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: lunch (no good place to buy lunch); $1.50 for return to museum by BART; $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 11 am at tenth and Fallon entry to Oakland Museum next to nursing bear statue (one block from Lake Merritt BART). Very little all day parking available, so use of BART is recommended.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Jul 9 Wed 2B hike
Warm weather Tilden. Hike on Volmer Peak, Grizzly Peak and other Tilden trails including Lake Anza. Meet: 9:30 am at the steam trains upper parking lot on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Jul 10 Thu 2A hike
Alameda. Enjoy quiet streets, peaceful parks, and interesting architecture on this walking tour of the Fernside district of Alameda. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at Jackson Park on Encinal Avenue, one block east of Park Street.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jul 12 Sat 1A hike
South Berkeley paths and stairways. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, stairways and architectural treasures in South Berkeley and North Oakland. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:30 pm in time for optional dinner. No need to register but rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike, but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am at Rockridge BART station north parking lot at bottom of down escalator. Directions: BART to Rockridge station.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Jul 13 Sun 1A canine hike
Point Pinole canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on an easy loop with Bay views. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, though there are sites for optional picnicking after the hike. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at Point Pinole Regional Park parking lot. Directions: take Richmond Parkway to Giant Highway and follow park signs. Cost: Parking and dog fees.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Jul 19 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm. with no lunch stop but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Jul 24 Thu 2A hike
Hayward. Trace the earthquake fault, and visit parks and historic landmarks in old downtown Hayward. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the turnstile of the North Hayward BART station.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 2 Sat 2A hike
San Jose. Join us for an historic tour of old downtown San Jose. Meet: 10 am in front of the AmTrak train station, corner of Alameda and Cahill.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 2 Sat 2A hike
Piedmont Architectural Walk. An architectural walk past Piedmont mansions, emphasizing homes designed by Julia Morgan. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all day returning about 5 pm. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 9:45 am on Piedmont Elementary School lawn at corner of Piedmont Avenue and Echo Street in Oakland. Directions: Echo is at upper end of Piedmont Avenue near Pleasant Valley Road.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Aug 6 Wed 2B hike
Warm weather Tilden. Hike on Wildcat Peak, Nimitz , Curran and other trails for wonderful views, plus a walk through the Rotary Peace Grove. Bring: water lots of it if it's hot. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tilden Little Farm/Environmental Ed Center parking lot. Directions: turn down Canon Drive at the top of Spruce Street in Berkeley, then left into parking lot.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Aug 14 Thu 2A hike
Alameda. Join us for an historic walk through the Park Street and Gold Coast districts of Alameda. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at Jackson Park on Encinal Avenue, one block east of Park Street.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 16 Sat 3B hike
Chabot Explorations. Enjoy a summer afternoon and evening on the trail, finishing by the light of the August full moon (approximately 11 pm). Meet: 4:45 pm outside the entrance to the Lake Chabot Marina on Fairmont Drive (park on Fairmont). Directions: take Fairmont Drive exit off 580, east on Fairmont over the hill to Lake Chabot Marina. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue at 4 pm.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Aug 22 Fri 2B hike
Redwood Regional Park. Hike through the redwoods primarily in the shade on various trails on the west side of the park. Bring: lots of water if it's warm. Meet: 9:30 at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Directions: take Redwood Road in Oakland, cross Skyline Boulevard, left into park entrance, drive to end of road.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Aug 23 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm. with no lunch stop but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Aug 28 Thu 2A hike
Redwood Park. Join us on a search for the ruins of a town that was abandoned over 100 years ago. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Canyon Meadow staging area of Redwood Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. Cost: $5 parking.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 31 Sun 1A canine hike
Wildcat Canyon canine hike. Barry and Tamela lead this shady low elevation hike. Meet: 11 am at Arlington Park on Arlington Boulevard by Thors Bay Road in El Cerrito.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Sep 6 Sat 2A hike
Alameda architectural walk. View Victorian and other homes in Alameda on this educational walk. No lunch stop. Return to start by 5 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 12:30 pm at entrance to Robert Crown Memorial Beach. Directions: beach entry is located at corner of Otis and Westline in Alameda.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Sep 20 Sat 1A hike
North Berkeley paths and stairways. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, stairways, parks and architectural treasures in North Berkeley. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner afterwards. No need to register. Rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am outside Albany Memorial Park at the corner of Portland and Carmel (two blocks north of Solano Avenue). Directions: from San Pablo Avenue in Albany take Solano Avenue north and then left on Portland.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Sep 21 Sun 1B hike
Rockridge stairs (1). We'll hike from Rockridge BART up the historical Rockridge stairs with spectacular view of the Bay area. This moderately paced climb with resting spots takes about two hours and ends near Rockridge BART. Optional lunch after the hike. Ran cancels. Meet: 10 am at Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Ron Bishop (510)652-4667 or rbishop747[at]aol.com
Sep 25 Thu 2B hike
Oakland hills. Take a 1700-foot climb from sea level to the top of Redwood Peak. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchase. Meet: 10 am at the entrance to Dimond Park, 3745 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Oct 4 Sat 2B hike
Historic Nortonville and Somersville. See museum and hike trails in this historic coal mining area. Some steep trails. moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead by 4:30 pm. Post-hike potluck/barbecue in park. Rain cancels. Bring: food to eat and share at post-hike barbecue. Meet: 10 am at last parking lot in Black Diamond Mines Regional Park. Directions: take Somersville Road south from Highway 4 at Antioch to Black Diamond Mines Regional Park. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 9 am. Cost: $5 car entry fee.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Oct 9 Thu 2B hike
Oakland hills. Follow the route of the old Sacramento Northern Railroad line through the Montclair district of Oakland. Bring: food to share at a potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am in the Lake Temescal parking lot on Broadway about one mile east of the Rockridge BART station. Cost: $5 parking.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Oct 11 Sat 2B canine hike
Circumnavigation of Jewel Lake, canine hike. We'll hike clockwise through Tilden and Wildcat Canyon. Meet: 10 am at Lone Oak picnic area in Tilden Regional Park. Directions: Lone Oak is 300 yards southwest of the intersection of Canon Drive and Central Park Drive in Berkeley.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Oct 23 Thu 2B hike
Dry Creek Park. Take a hike through the shady creeks and canyons of the old Garin Ranch. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchse. Meet: 10 am at the end of Tamarack Drive in Union City. Directions: from Highway 880 go east on Whipple, left on Mission and right on Tamarack.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Oct 24 Fri 2B hike
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail. A moderately paced hike from Inspiration Point in Tilden Park to Skyline Gate in Redwood Regional Park, approximately 9 miles. Meet: 9:30 am at Inspiration Point in Tilden Regional Park.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Oct 25 Sat 1A canine hike
Point Pinole canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on an easy loop, with Bay views. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, though there are sites for optional picnicking after the hike. Dogless people welcome. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at Point Pinole Regional Park parking lot. Directions: take Richmond Parkway to Giant Highway and follow park signs. Cost: parking and dog fees. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Oct 26 Sun 2A hike
Sycamore Grove. Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore contains one of the largest remaining groves of native sycamores in California. Come walk through the grove with us, learn about how they have been impacted by changes in the area and what we can do. Optional post-hike wine-tasting at local winery. Meet: 10:30 am at Wetmore Road entrance. Return to cars approximately 3:30. Directions: from Highway 580, take the Airway Boulevard exit, go south past the airport, and turn right at Kittyhawk. Take Kittyhawk to Concannon Boulevard, turn left, go about 1 mile to Holmes, and turn right on Holmes. Go to Wetmore, turn left; park entrance will be on your right. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue, 9:30 am. Cost: $3 parking fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Nov 9 Sun 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop, including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot. Directions: South Park Drive will be closed for newt crossing. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Nov 13 Thu 2B hike
Lake Chabot. Hike through the shady trails of the Grass Valley area of Lake Chabot Park. Bring: food to share at a potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Equestrian Center on Skyline Boulevard. Directions: from Highway 580, exit and go east on Keller to the top of the hill. Turn left on Skyline, and look for Equestrian Center Park on your right.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 15 Sat 1B hike
Rockridge stairs (2). We'll hike from Rockridge BART up the historic Rockridge stairs with a spectacular view of the Bay area. This moderately paced climb, with resting spots, lasts about two hours and ends near Rockridge BART. Optional lunch after the hike. Ran cancels. Meet: 10 am at Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Ron Bishop (510)652-4667 or rbishop747[at]aol.com
Nov 20 Thu 2B hike
Castro Valley hills. Take a 5-hour hike from Cull Lake to Lake Chabot. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchase. Meet: 10 am at Cull Canyon Park off Crow Canyon in Castro Valley.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 22 Sat 2C hike
Eugene O'Neill's backyard. View lush canyons in Las Trampas Park and the exterior of O'Neill's home. Many steep trails. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead by 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 10:15 am in lot at end of Bolinger Canyon Road in Las Trampas Park. Directions: take Crow Canyon Road west from Highway 680 to Bolinger Canyon Rd. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 9:15 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Nov 23 Sun 2C hike
Mount Diablo and North Peak. Ascend both peaks on this moderately paced but hearty outing. Rain cancels. Meet: 10:30 am at the entrance to Juniper Campground. Return to cars approximately 5 pm. Carpooling: leader at Walnut Creek BART station 9:40 am by entry gates. Cost: $ for park entrance fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Dec 7 Sun 2A hike
Berkeley hills and architecture. A walk featuring hidden parks, plus houses designed by Bernard Maybeck. Return to start by 5 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike pizza. Meet: 11 am at Euclid and Bayview (near Berkeley Rose Garden). Directions: by car, exit I-80 at University Ave. Go east on University to Oxford and turn left. At Hearst, turn right. Then, at Euclid, turn left. Follow Euclid to Bayview. By BART, get off at Berkeley BART, walk north to University Ave. and then walk to Bayview and Euclid as above (a 30 to 40 minute walk, minimum).
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Dec 13 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop, including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot. Directions: South Park Drive will be closed for newt crossing. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Dec 14 Sun 3B hike
Berkeley Hills loop. Take a break from your Christmas shopping and join us on an interesting loop in the Berkeley Hills. Steady, moderate pace. Steep in spots; good-gripping shoes or boots recommended. Light rain shortens, heavy rain cancels. Meet: 10:30 am at Oxford and University, southeast corner (2 blocks from BART). Return to downtown Berkeley approximately 5:30.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com