Redwood Regional Park (Oakland hills) 5 and 8 Mile Loops
Leader: Ken Robin and Sam Kaufman co-leaders
Leader Email: k.robin@sbcglobal.net
Leader Phone: (510) 926-9220
Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, Jan 05 2019
Meeting Time: 9:00 am
Departure Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Place: Rockridge BART Station at bottom of stairs near Rockridge Sign
Rating: Level-2 for 5 mile hike and Level-3 for 8 mile hike
Mileage: 5 miles and 8 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 feet for 5 mile hike and 1000 feet for 8 mile hike
Description: Redwood Regional Park is THE most beautiful of all the East Bay regional parks. This hike will have TWO loop options: a shorter 5 mile loop up the gradual inclined Bridal trail and Stream trail, then the steep but very short Mill trail, and along the rolling and very scenic French trail. The longer 8 mile loop will continue up the Stream trail, go uphill along the Tres Sendas trail (and stream), and enter the French trail where it has several steep uphill and downhill sections before coming to the flat and rolling section described above. Both loops will descend Orchard trail back to trailhead.
Bring/Wear: Water, lunch, clothing layers for a winter hike, sunscreen for the few sunny portions. Poles would be helpful for the steep sections.
Rain Policy: Rain may alter or shorten hike
Driving Distance: 9 miles
Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: 0
Car Pool Fees: $3
Alternative Meeting Place #1: Redwood Regional Park at Canyon Meadow staging area. Take Highway 24 east toward Walnut Creek, then Highway 13 south to Redwood Road exit. Turn left on Redwood Road, and follow it uphill to Skyline. Continue straight down Redwood Road about 2 miles, and turn left at the sign for Redwood Regional Park. Continue on the park road to the parking lot at the end.
Alternative Meeting Time #1: 9:45 am
Alternative Meeting Departure Time #1: 10:00 am
