About this Event
Tucked in the hills east of Richmond, Wildcat Canyon was acquired by East Bay Regional Park District in 1936 as one of its three original parklands. We will hike up to the ridge through grazing lands and along the ridgetop for wonderful views of the East Bay from Berkeley to Richmond points east, as well as San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
Learn more about why the nearby community of North Richmond is a Greenbelt Alliance Climate Resiliance Hotspot.
TOTAL DISTANCE
This is a moderate 6-mile loop with one longish, steep section, ~ 600-feet elevation change
LEADER
Janet Byron
WEATHER POLICY
Rain cancels
COST
Free, Reservations required
WHERE TO MEET
We’ll assemble at the Alvarado Staging area.
From El Cerrito, take Interstate 80 east (towards Sacramento) to Richmond and exit at Solano Ave. Turn left at the bottom of the off-ramp onto Amador. Continue on Amador to the second stop sign which will be McBryde Ave. Turn right on McBryde and continue to the first stop sign. There are ornamental stone pillars and a tall hedge on the left. For the staging area and trail access, continue straight through the stop sign putting you on Park Ave. The Wildcat Canyon staging area is approximately 1/4 mile farther on Park Ave.
From North Richmond and Pinole, take I-80 west to the McBryde exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto McBryde Ave. Follow McBryde to the second stop sign. The ornamental stone pillars to your left mark the entrance to Alvarado Park. Proceed straight through the stop sign onto Park Ave. for approximately 1/4 mile to reach the Alvarado Staging area.
NOTES
Bring snacks, lunch, and water. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring hiking poles if you normally use them. If you have questions about this outing, email [email protected].
About the Outing Leader
Janet Byron is co-author, with Bob Johnson, of Berkeley Walks (Heyday Books, 3rd ed.), with 21 self-guided walking tours in and around Berkeley. She is a former Greenbelt Alliance board member and past president of Berkeley Path Wanderers Association. An independent journalist and editor, you can read her recent work in Bay Nature magazine, KneeDeep Times, Maven’s Notebook, and Estuary News.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, 5755 McBryde Avenue, Richmond, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
