East Ridge Trail
Oakland, California
| Address: | Redwood Regional Park, 7867 Redwood Rd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA |
| GPS: |
37°48'7.4"N 122°8'40.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trail Length: | 5.40 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.7 mi |
Waterfalls Trails Wildflowers Pet Friendly
Hike
This trail is deeply tucked away up into the hills of Oakland. East Ridge is the perfect trail to deeply appreciate the beauty of the Redwoods and has many entry points. This trail weaves through grassy meadows and over ridges and steep slopes. This trail has shady parts and will lead you to the falls.
This trail on this hike is wide, even and gentle. This hike is accessible to all hikers that want to enjoy it. This trail winds steeply down to the valley floor and after rain, can be very slippery. Hikers that hike at a normal, relaxed pace, can complete this loop in about 2-3 hours. If speed is your thing, trails are equally ideal for trail running.
This hike is accessible all year round. This trail is exposed and can be pretty hot and dusty in the summer. During the rainy seasons, trails can be slippery and muddy after rain. During the winter season, keep your eye out for the massive clusters of ladybugs that migrate to the park’s trees each winter along the park’s coast redwoods.
Dogs must be leashed if you take them on this hike. The main entrance, Redwood Gate, charges a $5 parking fee during peak season. The park is opens at 5am and closes at 10pm. So if you like hiking or running at the crack-of-dawn or would prefer going after work, you can enjoy the trail and facilities.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Oakland, California
- Head southwest on Broadway toward 14th St (20 ft)
- Turn right onto 14th St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Castro St (0.2 mi)
- Slight left onto the CA-24 ramp to Walnut Creek/San Francisco/Hayward (0.1 mi)
- Merge onto I-980 E (0.5 mi)
- Keep left to continue on CA-24 E (3.5 mi)
- Take the exit onto CA-13 S toward Hayward (4.3 mi)
- Take the Redwood Road exit toward Carson Street (0.1 mi)
- Sharp left onto Redwood Rd (3.5 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
Take I-80 W and I-680 S to CA-24 W. Take exit 13 from CA-24 W, then continue onto Moraga Road and Canyon Road until you reach Pinehurst Road in Alameda County.
Trails
Distance ?
3.7 milesElevation Gain ?
-452 feetReal Ascent ?
352 feetReal Descent ?
804 feetAvg Grade (-1°)
-2%Grade (-11° to 9°)
-19% to 16%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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