East Bay Trails: Hiking Trails in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
1st EDITION May 1998
2nd EDITION June 2005
2nd printing April 2006
3rd printing May 2008
4th printing October 2009
Copyright © 1998, 2005 by David Weintraub
Front cover photo copyright © 2005 by David Weintraub
Interior photos, except where noted, by David Weintraub
Maps: Ben Pease, Pease Press
Cover design: Lisa Pletka
Book design: Margaret Copeland, Terragraphics
Book Editor: Jessica Benner
ISBN 978-0-89997-372-2
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Cover photo: Round Valley Regional Preserve: View northwest from high point, Hardy Canyon Trail
Frontispiece: Hikers in Mt. Diablo State Park
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SAFETY NOTICE: Although Wilderness Press and the author have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health. The fact that a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions and know your own limitations.
Acknowledgments
Many people contributed to the first edition of this book, some by sharing information and expertise, others by sharing miles on the trail. Thanks, then, to the fine folks at the East Bay Regional Park District, including Steve Fiala (who by now is enjoying retirement), Bert Johnson, Alan Kaplan, Juan Carlos Solis, Paul Ferreira, Anthony Fisher, and Maryanne Canaparo. Thanks as well to Bob Flasher and Pat Solo, East Bay Municipal Utility District; Cameron Morrison, Mt. Diablo State Park; John Steiner (staff) and Alvin Dockter (volunteer), Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge; and Mike Koslosky, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.
These friends also deserve my thanks: Laura Wood, Paul Ash, Silvia Fernandez, Elena Ash, Jed Manwaring, Brenda Tharp, Steve Gregory, Vickie Vann, Ken Kobre, Betsy Brill, Mary Thorsby, John Macchia, Angela Macchia, Susan Rouder, and George deTunq. Enjoying the trails vicariously, Denise Rehse transcribed countless hours of taped notes.
Two of the people involved with the first edition are, sadly, no longer with us—Dorothy L. Whitnah was a source of information and inspiration, and Galen Rowell graciously wrote the foreword.
Tom Winnett and his daughter Caroline at Wilderness Press took a chance on an untested author and helped me create what became my first book. Since then, I’ve worked on five more Wilderness Press books, and I thank all the wonderful people there who translated my words and photographs into printed form. Thanks to Ben Pease for the fine maps.
Finally I thank my wife, Maggi, for her love and support.
David Weintraub
Table of Contents
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline: Bay View Trail
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline: Scenic Loop
Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline: Arrowhead Marsh
Hayward Regional Shoreline: Cogswell Marsh
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge:
