Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Hike Date: Saturday, May 31 2025
Leader: Sam Kaufman
Leader Email: geogrman@yahoo.com
Leader Phone: 510-599-4056
SF Meeting Location Whole Foods @ 2001 Market St. Meet on the Dolores St. side.(There's parking on the street or below the building.
SF Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (departure shortly thereafter)
NOTE: Please only show up at Whole Foods if you have arranged for a ride ahead of time.
East Bay Meeting Location: Rockridge BART station. Meet at the bottom of the escalators. (There's free and ample parking)
East Bay Meeting Time: 8:40 AM (departure shortly thereafter)
NOTE: Please only show up at Rockridge BART if you have arranged for a ride ahead of time.
Rating: Level 2/3
Mileage: 5.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 1270'
Description: Join us for a moderate hike to the top of the ridge in this unsung park. We will pass Dr. Belgum's defunct sanitarium and enjoy great east and North bay views from the ridge line. It's common to see coyotes so be on the look-out. We will descend the Mezue trail and return on the undulating Wildcat Creek trail. Those who wish to snack/lunch at the end may do so at the picnic tables in Alvarado park, adjacent to the parking area.
Bring / Wear: Please bring plenty of water and sturdy hiking shoes. Lunch is optional.
Rain Policy: Cancelled in the event of rain. Contact hike leader in the event of a rain forecast.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed in the park.
Trailhead Meeting Place: Alvarado Staging Area at 5967 Park Ave, Richmond, CA. We'll circle up at the far end of the parking area. Google Maps link
Trailhead Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Trailhead Departure Time: 9:15 AM
Round Trip driving mileage: 38 miles from Whole Foods; 26 miles from Rockridge BART.
Passenger Carpool Fees: $7 (SF); $3 (Rockridge BART)
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easiest
< 5 miles
< 500' gain
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moderately easy
5-7 miles
< 1000' gain |
moderate
7-9 miles
< 1500' gain
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strenuous
9-12 miles
< 2000' gain
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very strenuous
12-15+ miles
>2000' gain |
