Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

02:18

29.7km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.3 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Gorge rapids overlook and rest area

Highlight • Gorge

A set of small rapid fall down a steep section of Wildcat Creek here. A connector trail from Oak Rd crosses a nice wooden bridge with a picnic spot, and …

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Meadow Canyon & Wildcat Gorge Trailhead, Lone Oak Rest Area

Highlight • Trail

Large meadow with picnic tables next to a roadside parking area. The trail splits a few yards in from the road: Left, uphill, goes Meadow Canyon trail; Right, across a …

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Sea View Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

At the gate along paved and busy Wildcat Road the excellent wide dirt and gravel double-track fire road begins a long and lovely climb up to Vollmer Peak and meets Grizzly Road at the Railway Park trailhead.

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Inspiration Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook down to San Pablo Dam and along the Sam Pablo ridge into the Tilden Nature Area

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Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Highlight • Trail

At the Nimitz Way Trailhead on Wildcat Canyon Road the paved Nimitz Way meets with Curran Trail and Inspiration Trail. Tilden Park orientation map and restroom at trailhead, currently no water.

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Albany-North Berkeley Kiwanis Club Tree Grove

Highlight • Forest

The Albany-North Berkeley Kiwanis Club Tree Grove is a patch of forest along Nimitz Way Trail that was planted and is maintained by the local Kiwanis Club. The thick growth …

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Nimitz Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an easy scenic ride on a paved path that passes numerous shaded overlooks. As you wind your way through the hills you get great views of San Pablo Reservoir, distant Mount Diablo, and local ranch life.

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