The Best Backpacking in Castro Valley

Aaron Alcorn Castro Valley to Brentwood Memorial Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Castro Valley, California.

Green Valley to Wall Point Road Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Diablo, California.

Briones Peak via Lafayette Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lafayette, California.

Mitchell Canyon Road to Eagle Peak is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Clayton, California.

Mitchell Rock, Twin Peaks, Eagle Peak, Mount Diablo, North Peak and Mount Olympia Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.

Orchard, Toyon Canyon, Lagoon, Briones Crest, Spengler and Diablo View Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Martinez, California.

Please note this is a fragile ecosystem and watershed. There is NO swimming allowed in Alameda Creek and trespassing is prohibited on Water Department lands that are not accessible to the public. You can learn more about the restrictions and the area at ebparks.org.  After entering the kiosk you...

Rose Peak From Sunol is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sunol, California.

Thousands of years ago, this island was a fishing and hunting ground for the Miwok Native Americans. It has also been an outpost for the U.S. Army and a cattle ranch. Now, it’s one of the closest places to escape from the hustle of San Francisco and set up camp. Camping on the island requires ba...

Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Wildcat Canyon Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cupertino, California.

Black Mountain via Rogue Valley, Chamise, Black Mountain, Quarry and PG&E Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Cupertino, California.

Black Mountain via PG&E, Quarry and Black Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Cupertino, California.

The Pescadero Creek Park Complex is a great place to escape for a day or overnight hike in the heart of the Bay Area. You will need to get a permit to stay overnight - these can be attained on a first-come, first-serve basis from the ranger station. Most of the campsites here are also available f...

Dipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail Loop via Coastal Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Sausalito, California.

Lake Lagunitas, Bon Tempe and Alpine Lakes, Cataract Falls to Mount Tam Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Greenbrae, California.