For more information about our biking programs, please contact the Recreation Coordinator at (510) 544-2553.
For the biking enthusiast, the East Bay Regional Park District has everything from paved flat paths passing by schools, business and shopping centers, parks and other recreation areas to remote backcountry trails for more advanced mountain bikers. Many of the East Bay Regional Park District's 1,250 miles of trails are open to bikes. Bikes are allowed on most multi-use (wide) trails and prohibited on most narrow trails. See Bicycle Loop Brochures.
Biking Programs
The Outdoor Recreation Department provides public biking programs touring our beautiful parks and trails in a fun group setting. Join Recreation staff on a weekend ride and learn basic bike maintenance, bike safety, and safe group riding skills. Some rides include a naturalist. Register for one of our public programs.
Biking Field Trips
The Outdoor Recreation Department provides affordable biking field trips for schools and community organizations. Our knowledgeable and engaging Recreation staff provide the bikes, helmets, and gear. They meet your group at the park, and provide a safe and organized trip through our beautiful Regional Parks and Trails. These trips are on paved and relatively flat trails and some roads. Trips can range from 1.5 to 3 hours; costs vary, depending on group size and duration. Participants must be at least 5' tall and know how to ride a bike. We can accommodate up to 20 total riders. However, we can accommodate larger groups if we split into two rotations. More information and to apply for Field Trips.
The Park District maintains good working relationships with the Bicycle Trails Council East Bay (BTCEB), and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. Our volunteer trail safety patrol has a bicycle division that promotes safe and responsible riding. When planning a bike route, be sure to do a little research. Some parks do not allow bikes or have limited access and some routes can be extremely challenging. Also, not all trails or trailheads have water, so come prepared. For guidance, be sure to check out our Paved Trails Section and Mountain Bike Trail Best Picks. Each park brochure has a trail map that shows where biking is permitted. Visit 511.org Bicycling for bicycling trip planning, and transit resources.
eBikes
As of March 3, 2019, Class I and II eBikes are allowed on select park trails: Alameda Creek Trail (paved only), Big Break Trail, Contra Costa Canal Trail, Delta De Anza Trail, George Miller Trail, Iron Horse Trail, Lafayette Moraga Trail, and Marsh Creek Trail.
Biking Rules and Regulations
District rules and regulations regarding Bicycles and Personal Conveyances (Section 409.8)
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Paved Regional Trails
Find paved trails in the Park District
Mountain Bike Trails
Find mountain bike trails in the Park District
Biking Rules and Guidelines
Read about biking rules and guidelines for safe and responsible riding
No Biking Areas
Find out parks, trails, and locations where biking is prohibited
Bicycle Trails Council East Bay
A cycling group and advocate
East Bay Bicycle Coalition
A cycling group and advocate
Volunteer Bicycle Patrol
A volunteer trail safety patrol group for the East Bay Regional Park District
EBParks.org/Register
Browse classes, programs, activities and register online
511.org Bicycling
Bicycling trip planning and transit resources