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Hike in Wildcat Canyon East Bay Regional Park
July 1, 2012
This is one of Richard's favorite local hikes. It's close to home, yet it makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere as you hike through the woods in the Berkeley hills.
Our hike today will start in the morning and cover approximately 8 miles. We will climb a total of about 1500' along the way making a full loop as we start deep in the woods, following the creek. After warming up along the creek, the trail opens to fire roads and we'll hike up to, and then along the ridgetop, gaining expansive views of the East Bay.
From the ridgetop, the trail gets interesting again. We'll drop down through the woods on narrow single track trails, and weave our way back to the trailhead.
We'll have a great OAC lunch along the way. Make sure you let us know if you have any dietary preferences we should plan for.
Generally our hikes finish in the late afternoon., but we don't like to pin down a specific finish time. The finish time can be affected by the pace of the group, how long we stop for lunch, blister breaks, etc. After the hike we like to regroup for a beer, snack or ice cream to exted the day with OAC friends. It's not mandatory, but hanging out with your hiking friends after the hike is a great way to get to know each other. Make a day out of it!
Where is this trip?
Here's a Google Map to the general area
View East Bay Regional Parks in a larger map
Specific driving directions for the trip will come with your confirmed reservation.
Includes:
- Professional guide, certified as a Wilderness First Responder
- A map of the area
- A great lunch on the hike- let us know if you have any dietary considerations
- A great group of people to meet and hike with
- Carpool lists so you can arrange rides to the hike
You'll need to bring:
A recommended gear list will come with your confirmed reservation, but you should generally be prepared with the following:
- Clothes appropriate for the weather (avoid wearing cotton)
- Appropriate footwear
- 2 liters of water
- A small daypack to hold your water and spare clothing layers
Pricing:
Ultimate Members: FREE
OAC Members: $20
Non-members: $39
To Register for this trip(s), please complete the following 2 steps:
Step 1 - Click on the trip registration link below and fill out the form to complete Step 1 of the registration process. Don't forget to return to this page to complete Step 2, payment (which may require closing a tab or window).
Step 2 - Complete payment information using PayPal.
If you have any questions about this trip, please email us at info@outdooradventureclub.com or call 415-377-1195.
Private, custom and corporate trips: Any trip on our calendar can be customized and offered to your friends, family or corporate group. Just ask and we'll make it happen.