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Hiking
- Short-Loop Trails
- Wednesday Walks
- Healthy Hikes
- Hiking with Kids
- Trails Challenge
- Wildlife Encounters
- Safety in the Parks and on the Trails
- Regional Trails Mileage Guides
Short-Loop Trails
Short-loop trail walks provide opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature on a relatively non-strenuous walk on trails and pathways in the Regional Parks. These walks are suitable for senior citizens, persons in wheelchairs, parents with small children or with children in strollers, or for anyone not ready for the more demanding trails of wilderness parklands. Please read the full description of each hike before you plan your walk–while most are gentle, some trails may have rough or narrow sections or steeper climbs, and there are bicycle and dog restrictions in some of the parklands.
Wednesday Walks
Explore some of the unique habitats of the East Bay with our friendly walking group. Discover the natural and human history of our beautiful parklands and improve your health on a fast-paced, morning hike.
> Download: March ~ April 2013: Wednesday Walks Flyer 
> Download: May ~ June 2013: Wednesday Walks Flyer
Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Park District. The District offers many challenging off-road mountain bicycle trails and horseback riding trails. You may also hike to one of the District lakes to enjoy a day of fishing, relaxation, or bird watching.
The Park District has more than 1,200 miles of trails within its parklands, which offer year-round enjoyment. In addition, the District has over 250 miles of paved trails linking Regional Parks (see list at right). These trails link schools and colleges, municipal parks, shopping and employment centers, and transportation hubs. To encourage your enjoyment of the trails, each year the Park District sponsors the "Trails Challenge" program for the adventurous who enjoy exploring new parks and trails.
Healthy Hikes
Join Recreation staff for this new series of fitness hikes, We will start with a short feature on health benefits and safety tips before we begin. You can participate for all or just a portion of the hike, increasing your distance as stamina improves. This is a great way to get back into hiking and meet other like-minded hikers while staying healthy!
Hiking with Kids
Kids, stay healthy by participating in a series of kid-friendly hikes designed to make walking fun. Hikes include breaks for games, searches, and activities. Parents or guardians must accompany children.
Call (510) 544-2553 for more information or click here to go EBParksOnline.org to see date specific program information. No registration required.
Trails Challenge
New to the Regional Parks? The free Trails Challenge Program is great way to get to know your Regional Parks.
Wildlife Encounters
The East Bay Regional Parks are home to many plants and animals.
Can you tell a gopher snake from a rattlesnake?
Do you know how to avoid ticks - and poison oak?
How should you behave around animals in the parks?
Prepare for your outdoor adventure.
Download the flyer: Wildlife Encounters
Safety in the Parks and on the Trails
Safety tips and resources
Regional Trails Mileage Guides
