The Best Hiking in Oakland
Looking for the best hiking in Oakland? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Oakland. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Oakland
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Oakland, California
Arrowhead Marsh Trail
3.74 mi / 66 ft gainArrowhead Marsh Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
York Trail
2.22 mi / 581 ft gainYork Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfalls located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Old Cañon Trail and Sausal Creek Loop
1.48 mi / 148 ft gainOld Cañon Trail and Sausal Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Piedmont, California.Read more -
Alameda, California
Shoreline Trail: Salt Marsh Overlook
5.03.28 mi / 23 ft gainShoreline Trail: Salt Marsh Overlook is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Alameda, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Lake Merritt
3.17 mi / 135 ft gainLake Merritt is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Sinawik Loop via Bishops Walk
1.76 mi / 318 ft gainSinawik Loop via Bishops Walk is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Hike Redwood Regional Park via the Dunn Loop
5.03.6 mi / 606 ft gainThe Redwood Regional Dunn Loop is just outside of Oakland, and can be reached from anywhere in the Bay Area for a fun day or half-day trip. The trail is open year-round. In the spring, wildflowers are abundant. The trail has a great mix of sun and shade. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leash.Read more -
Oakland, California
Dunn Trail and Monteiro Trail Loop
3.49 mi / 837 ft gainDunn Trail and Monteiro Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Dunn, Graham, West Ridge and Baccharis Loop
4.84 mi / 771 ft gainDunn, Graham, West Ridge and Baccharis Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Dunn, Graham and West Ridge Trail Loop
3.83 mi / 748 ft gainDunn, Graham and West Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Hike the Skyline Gate Staging Area
4 mi / 692 ft gainThe trail is lined with beautiful Redwoods and Eucalyptus Trees. There is lots of shade, but bring ample water just in case. Watch for roots and large rocks on the trail. The trail is generally well-maintained, but can get narrow in the winter. Dogs are allowed in Redwood Regional Park, but must ...Read more -
Oakland, California
Palos Colorados Sequoia Bayview Loop Trail
3 mi / 837 ft gainPalos Colorados Sequoia Bayview Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Serpentine Prairie Trail
0.97 mi / 85 ft gainSerpentine Prairie Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Golden Spike, Bridle Trail, Chown Trail, Montinero Trail Loop
8.05 mi / 1906 ft gainGolden Spike, Bridle Trail, Chown Trail, Montinero Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Dunn Trail
2.86 mi / 741 ft gainDunn Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more -
Oakland, California
Graham Trail
2.82 mi / 492 ft gainGraham Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, California.Read more