Start
76 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.84, -122.19 · rel 12375756
37.84, -122.19 · rel 12375756
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail
48,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 37.84°N ·
122.19°W
48,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
2× monument
4× viewpoint
1× Attraction
7× summit
Grande Vista Sanitarium
ruins ·
26 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Dapper’s Rest
monument ·
34 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Briones Valley Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Inspiration Point
viewpoint ·
111 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Rotary Peace Grove
Attraction ·
130 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Redwood Peak
summit ·
173 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Chaparral Peak
summit ·
173 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Vollmer Peak
summit ·
184 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Barberry Peak
summit ·
212 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Round Top
summit ·
220 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Wildcat Peak
summit ·
223 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Rotary Peace Grove Overlook
viewpoint ·
227 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Fish Ranch Peak
summit ·
232 m off route
48,1 km
100%
The Grand View
viewpoint ·
353 m off route
48,1 km
100%
Inter County Tunnel
monument ·
444 m off route
48,1 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
76 m
–
521 m
0 km
24,0 km
48,1 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
209 m elevation
Halfway
356 m elevation
Three quarters
403 m elevation
Finish
107 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail is 48.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail takes approximately 11h 58min to complete.
No, East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail starts near coordinates 37.7269, -122.0816.
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail is maintained and managed by East Bay Regional Park District.