Skyline Boulevard – Grizzly Peak Boulevard loop from Orinda

Skyline Boulevard – Grizzly Peak Boulevard loop from Orinda

Hard

3.3

(20)

riders

Skyline Boulevard – Grizzly Peak Boulevard loop from Orinda

03:58

55.9km

960m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Nature Area

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.12 km

Orinda Oaks Park

Nature Reserve

15.0 km

East Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

East ridge runs the length of Redwood Regional Park from Skyline Gate to the border with Chabot Regional Park to the south, offering great views both East into the forested …

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19.7 km

Skyline Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

With rolling climbs up and down, this area is wooded, paved, and often foggy. When the fog breaks, enjoy photo opportunities of the Bay Area.

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26.6 km

Grizzly Peak Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This road parallels the ridgeline above and have great views over the bay and surrounding hills.

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29.0 km

Viewpoint

37.2 km

Wildcat Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wildcat Creek Trail is a packed-dirt trail that is about four miles long. One end of the trail is at Jewel Lake, near the Environmental Education Center, and the other …

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44.1 km

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Highlight • Trail

Hard packed dirt and gravel fire road trail, rewarding with scenic views into the valley with San Pablo reservoir shining below and pavement sections above

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47.4 km

Nimitz Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nimitz Way is a very popular paved path that runs high along a ridgeline. This trail features stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.

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48.4 km

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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48.5 km