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Route: (shown in orange)–Start at the Woolridge Staging
Area and head north through the pipe gate and onto the trail.
Follow the fire road on the right for about 100 yards until
you see the post marking Goldenrod Trail. Take Goldenrod
left until it meets Jalquin Trail. Turn left onto Jalquin Trail
back towards the staging area. Description: This scenic loop
showcases much of what Anthony Chabot has to offer. As you
walk the Goldenrod Trail you will find yourself surrounded
by dense plant life including native conifers, oaks, grasses,
wildflowers, and the ever-present eucalyptus. Enjoy this
wooded, shady stretch, and watch for raptors above, squirrels
below, and deer all around. As you ascend onto the high
ground of the Jalquin Trail, enjoy the spectacular views to the
east overlooking Grass Valley Creek. Length: 1.91 miles. Trail
type: natural, fire road. Trail condition: smooth. Amenities
at trailhead: information, parking. Amenities on trail: water.
Elevation gain: 280 feet. Maximum grade: 14%.
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Route: (shown in orange)–From the Visitor Center, head
east on Bayview Trail, which becomes the Tuibin Trail. Then
turn left onto the Chochenyo Trail at the entry kiosk, and
when the Chochenyo splits, bear left to see the Tuibin Village
site. Continuing your walk, go right for a short distance,
then left, with the Main Marsh on your left. Go to the paved
Bayview Trail, turn left, and complete the loop. Description:
The Tuibun Village Loop takes you through rich marshlands
and to a 2,000-year-old Ohlone village site, complete with
replicated structures. Length: 2.5 miles. Trail type: paved
and natural, narrow. Trail condition: smooth. Amenities
at trailhead: Visitor Center, picnic areas, water, parking,
phone, information. Amenities on trail: none. Elevation
gain: 50 feet. Maximum grade: 3%.
SHORT-LOOP TRAILS in the East Bay Regional Park District’s Southern Region
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. See individual park brochures
or www.ebparks.org for information and for additional Short-Loop Trails in the Regional Parks.
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Walkers on the Goldenrod Trail in Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Photo b y Jerry Ting.
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11–Brushy Peak West Side Out and Back: 1.8 miles.
Elevation gain: 140 feet. Maximum grade: 8.6%.
12–Quarry Lakes Rainbow Lake Loop: 1.3 miles.
Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 4%.
13–Quarry Lakes Horseshoe Lake Loop: 2.1 miles.
Elevation gain: 100 feet. Maximum grade: 4%.
14–Hayward Shoreline Cogswell Marsh Loop: 2.75 miles.
Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 0%.
15–Shadow Cliffs Marsh Loop: 0.71 miles.
Elevation gain: 53 feet. Maximum grade: 5.5%.
16–Shadow Cliffs Levee/North Arroyo Trail Loop: 1.31 miles.
Elevation gain: 90 feet. Maximum grade: 7%.
17–Shadow Cliffs South Arroyo Trail Loop: 1.2 miles.
Elevation gain: 60 feet. Maximum grade: 11%.
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Black-necked stilts and one yellowlegs (at right) at Hayward Regional Shoreline. Photo by Susan Teefy.
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Short-Loop Trails
Southern Region Short-Loop Trails Summary
1–Anthony Chabot Woolridge Loop: 1.91 miles.
Elevation gain: 280 feet. Maximum grade: 14%.
2–Coyote Hills Tuibun Village Loop: 2.5 miles.
Elevation gain: 50 feet. Maximum grade: 3%.
3–Garin Jordan Pond Loop: 0.75 miles.
Elevation gain: 50 feet. Maximum grade: 8%.
4–Garin Dry Creek Trail Out and Back: 2.2 miles.
Elevation gain: 245 feet. Maximum grade: 10%.
5–Oyster Bay Salt Marsh Loops: 0.75 / 0.97 miles.
Elevation gain: 80/100 feet. Maximum grade: 5%/7%.
6–MLK Shoreline New Marsh Loop: 2.02 miles.
Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 0%.
7–MLK Shoreline San Leandro Creek Trail Loop: 1.91 miles.
Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 0%.
8–Sunol Indian Joe Nature Trail Loop: 0.91 miles.
Elevation gain: 100 feet. Maximum grade: 13.5%.
9–Sunol Shady Glen Trail Loop: 0.98 miles.
Elevation gain: 185 feet. Maximum grade: 22%.
10–Brushy Peak East Side Out and Back: 2.3 miles.
Elevation gain: 320 feet. Maximum grade: 10.7%.
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Use your smartphone to access more
information about these walks and to
learn about other short-loop walks.
http://www.ebparks.org/activities/
hiking/shortloopwalks
Please enjoy our Regional Parks safely, and help us protect and preserve your parklands by complying with park
rules and regulations.
SAFETY and ETIQUETTE
• Stay on trails. Taking shortcuts can be dangerous and
causes erosion.
• Wading and/or swimming in undesignated areas may be
dangerous and may harm the watershed.
• Carry and drink plenty of water. Dehydration is a
leading cause of injuries on the trail.
• Be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions.
• Trails can be slippery, rocky and steep. Proceed
carefully at your own risk.
• Wildlife may be present on the trails at any time.
Feeding or approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal.
• Bicycles are permitted on designated trails only.
Horses have the right-of-way on trails.
• Keep the parks beautiful. Pack out what you pack in.
RULES
Pets must be leashed 200 feet from any trail or park
entrance. Pets must be leashed in parking lots, picnic
areas, developed areas such as lawns and play fields,
and on some trails. They must be under voice control
at all times. Visitors are responsible for knowing and
complying with park rules (Ordinance 38), online at
www.ebparks.org/activities/ord38.
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East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court,
P.O. Box 5381
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
1-888-EBPARKS www.ebparks.org
Visit www.ebparks.org/parks/maps for individual park
map brochures that show these short loop hikes in
greater detail. You can also get map brochures at park
entrances and at our administrative headquarters at
2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, Ca 94605.
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Route: (shown as a blue dashed and dotted line)–Start at
the west end of the first parking area past the park entry
kiosk. Take your first left onto the Levee Trail at the top of
the levee and continue east. Soon after walking past the last
of the parking lots and fishing docks, you will see a narrow
trail on the left. This will take you down to the waterfront,
where you follow the paved Lake Trail back to the parking
area. Description: This trail offers commanding views of the
Del Valle Arroyo to the west and Shadow Cliffs lake to the
east. As you make your way on the levee trail you loop back
past numerous fishing docks, where you can find out what’s
biting. You then meander along the lakeshore, where many
recreational opportunities await. Length: 1.2 miles. Trail
type: fire road and paved. Trail condition: good. Amenities
at trailhead: none. Amenities on trail: benches. Elevation
gain: 60 feet. Maximum grade: 11%.
17 Shadow Cliffs: South Arroyo Trail Loop
Route: (shown as a green dotted line)–Start at the west
end of the first parking area past the park entry kiosk.
Take the first left onto the Levee Trail at the top of the
levee. Continue along the Levee Trail until you see a trail
drop down to the right near the end of the water. Drop
down onto the North Arroyo Trail to return to the start.
Description: This walk starts out by dropping down to
Arroyo area and follows the shoreline where many types of
ducks, geese, and birds may be seen. It then circles a very
pretty pond with cattails and cottonwoods before returning
to the levee trail for views
of Shadow Cliffs lake with its kayaks, fisherman, and many
types of waterfowl. Length: 1.31 miles. Trail type: fire
road. Trail condition: good. Amenities at trailhead: none.
Amenities on trail: benches. Elevation gain: 90 feet.
Maximum grade: 7%.
16 Shadow Cliffs: Levee/North Arroyo Trail Loop
Route: (shown as an orange dashed line)–Start at the west
end of the first parking area past the park entry kiosk. Head
away from the pavement, take the first right towards the
marsh, and follow the trail around the marsh. Description:
This gentle, rolling levee trail circles a small woodland area
with slightly elevated views. This is a great place to see
nesting birds and hear their pleasant songs. It follows the
Arroyo Del Valle, where many ducks and geese feed and play.
Length: .71 miles. Trail type: fire road. Trail condition:
good. Amenities at trailhead: none. Amenities on trail:
benches. Elevation gain: 53 feet. Maximum grade: 5.5%.
15 Shadow Cliffs: Marsh Loop
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Route: (shown in orange)–Go south from the parking area
and continue out into Cogswell Marsh. You will soon be
walking the head of this “lollipop” loop. Do not turn south
when you reach the footbridge at Johnson’s Landing. Instead,
pass the footbridge and go north to complete the loop and
return to the parking area. Description: The Cogswell
Marsh loop offers an intimate bay experience. Thanks to an
ever-present bay breeze and buffer from the city, it’s easy to
forget that you’re at the center of a great megalopolis. Keep
an eye out for least terns and be sure to read the information
panels that tell the interesting history of this marshland
restoration. Length: 2.75 miles. Trail type: dirt and gravel.
Trail condition: good. Amenities at trailhead: parking,
information, restrooms. Amenities on trail: information,
benches. Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 0%.
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Route: (shown as a green dotted line)–From the staging area
walk to the Brushy Peak Loop trailhead at the left of the
residence. Walk until it takes a sharp left-hand bend and goes
uphill. This is your turn-around point. Description: This walk
takes you up high, to great views of the surrounding grasslands
and a perfect perch for birdwatching. Red-tailed hawks and
golden eagles are common here, as are ground squirrels, owls,
reptiles, badgers, and the San Joaquin kit fox. The trailside
structural remnants are what’s left of farm buildings built by
Joseph Laughlin in 1920s and 1930s. Length: 2.3 miles. Trail
type: natural, fire road. Trail condition: smooth. Amenities
at trailhead: parking, information, restrooms. Amenities on
trail: none. Elevation gain: 320 feet. Maximum grade: 10.7%.
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Route: (shown as a green dotted line)–Begin at the boat
ramp and take Old Creek Trail south and make the loop with
Horseshoe Lake to your left. Complete your walk on the
Western Pacific Trail and return past the swim beach to your
starting point. Description: This loop is a great introduction
to Quarry Lakes and what it has to offer. Enjoy views of the
lake with the beautiful hills to the east as a backdrop, and
explore the fishing dock and boat launch, swim area, volleyball
courts, and picnic areas. Length: 2.1 miles. Trail type: natural
and paved, fire road. Trail condition: smooth. Amenities
at trailhead: drinking water, benches, restrooms, picnic,
recycling, phone, volleyball. Amenities on trail: drinking
water, restrooms, benches, fishing, swimming. Elevation gain:
100 feet. Maximum grade: 4%.
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Route: (shown as an orange dashed line)–Start at the
southernmost end of the parking lot (nearest the lake). Take
the Californio Trail and walk the loop around Rainbow Lake.
Description: This loop takes you around smaller Rainbow
Lake on slightly quieter trails compared to those around
Horseshoe Lake. These trails present a perfect place to slow
down and view the wildlife in this popular recreation area.
Keep an eye out for a variety of birds, ground mammals, and
insects. Length: 1.3 miles. Trail type: natural and paved,
fire road. Trail condition: smooth. Amenities at trailhead:
drinking water, benches, restrooms, picnic, recycling, phone,
volleyball. Amenities on trail: drinking water, restrooms,
benches, fishing. Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 4%.
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Route: (shown as an orange dotted line)–From the parking
area head back across the road (west) to the gate and start up
the West Side Loop Trail. Continue until you reach the gate
before turning around to complete the full hike. Description:
Much like its sister hike, the West Side Walk provides hikers
with great views of the adjacent valley and surrounding
grasslands, as well opportunities to see native birds and ground
mammals. Look closely at the various grasses and plant species,
and notice how they change depending on their position in the
valley and how much water is available. Length: 1.8 miles. Trail
type: natural, fire road. Trail condition: smooth. Amenities
at trailhead: parking, information, restrooms. Amenities on
trail: none. Elevation gain: 140 feet. Maximum grade: 8.6%.
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Route: (shown as a green dotted line)–From the Visitor Center,
cross the footbridge and turn left. Turn right onto Shady
Glen Trail and continue to a right turn onto Hayfield Road.
Turn right again at Canyon View and return to the footbridge.
Description: Short, steep grades with narrow switchbacks
that reach a grassy upland with sweeping views of Flag Hill and
the nearby canyons. Sunol is home to bald and golden eagles,
mountain lions, bobcats, deer, and tule elk. Length: .98 miles.
Trail type: natural, narrow. Trail condition: smooth, with
rough sections. Amenities at trailhead: parking, Visitor Center
(open weekends only), information, restrooms, benches, picnic
areas, phone. Amenities on trail: none. Elevation gain: 185
feet. Maximum grade: 22%.
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Route: (shown as a green dotted line)–Start at the Elmhurst
Staging Area on Elmhurst Drive and head southwest, towards
San Leandro Bay, along the Elmhurst Creek Trail. Turn
left at the San Leandro Creek Trail East. Walk this path to
Hegenberger Road and take the sidewalk to San Leandro
Creek Trail West to head back to Elmhurst Creek Trail and
the parking area. Description: This flat, paved trail follows
San Leandro Creek for about a mile and offers walking
options to Arrowhead Marsh and Garretson Point trails.
There are many species of migratory waterfowl along the
creek for your viewing pleasure, and looking to the west
you can see the San Francisco skyline. This loop trail is best
done during high tide. Length: 1.91 miles. Trail type: paved.
Trail condition: good. Amenities at trailhead: parking,
restrooms, information, drinking water, wheelchair access.
Amenities on trail: benches, information, restrooms, picnic
areas, observation tower. Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum
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Route: (shown as an orange dashed line)– From the Visitor
Center, cross the footbridge and turn right onto Canyon View
Trail. Continue past Hayfield Road, cross a usually dry stream
bed, and turn left at Indian Joe Creek Trail, the second trail
junction past the stream. After a short distance turn left, cross
Indian Joe Creek onto the Indian Joe Nature Trail, then turn right
onto Canyon View to return to the footbridge. Description:
A short walk along a cottonwood-bordered stream that gently
climbs through a wooded canyon with terrain typical of Bay Area
hills. Borrow a booklet from the Visitor Center (open weekends
only) to interpret this self-guided nature trail. Length: .91 miles.
Trail type: natural, narrow. Trail condition: smooth, with rough
sections. Amenities at trailhead: parking, Visitor Center (open
weekends only), information, restrooms, benches, picnic areas,
phone. Amenities on trail: bench. Elevation gain: 100 feet.
Maximum grade: 13.5%.
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Photo by Davor Desancic.
Route: Begin at the Neptune Drive parking area and head
west, following the paved trail south. Turn right at Feature 3,
the “Oyster Bay History” interpretive panel. At Feature 4, the
“Native Plants” interpretive panel, turn right for the shorter
loop (shown as an orange dashed line), continue until you see
the restrooms, turn right, and then left on the path back to
the parking area. For the longer loop (shown as a green dotted
line) continue past Feature 4 and to the sculpture. Turn right
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Route: (shown as an orange dashed line)–Start at the Martin
Luther King Jr. Grove off Swan way and head north along the
Arrowhead Marsh Trail. When you reach the observation
deck walk towards it and cross the small bridge before
turning right onto San Leandro Creek Trail West. Walk
along this path until you can see a right turn that will take
you back to the Arrowhead Marsh Trail and complete the
loop. Description: The New Marsh Loop takes you around
a portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline’s
71-acre restoration project filled with recolonized native
plants and returning bird species. Take note of the attractive
picnic and lawn areas, and the observation tower–perfect
for birdwatching or a view of the entire park. Length: 2.02
miles. Trail type: paved. Trail condition: good. Amenities
at trailhead: parking, restrooms, picnic facilities, benches.
Amenities on trail: benches, information, observation
tower. Elevation gain: 0 feet. Maximum grade: 0%.
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4 Garin: Dry Creek Trail Out-and-Back
Route: (shown as a green dotted line)–Begin at the Garin
Barn Visitor Center and go south on Jordan Pond Loop
towards Jordan Pond. Turn left onto the paved beginning
of the Dry Creek Trail and follow it, bearing left at the first
junction, and right at the second to avoid the rougher parts
of the trail. Walk until you get to the gate at Meyers Ranch
Trail and return. Description: This longer walk showcases
wildlife, grasslands, and chaparral areas in Garin and Dry
Creek Regional Parks. Watch for raptors soaring overhead,
lizards and squirrels underfoot, and butterflies in season. Dry
Creek Trail is mostly shaded as it courses along the canyon
bottom. Trail type: natural and paved, fire road and narrow.
Length: 2.2 miles. Trail condition: rustic. Amenities at
trailhead: Visitor Center, restrooms, benches, recycling,
information, phone, drinking water, parking, horseshoes,
picnic tables. Amenities on trail: picnic areas, benches,
fishing. Elevation gain: 245 feet. Maximum grade: 10%.
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past the sculpture, and right again at the first pathway. Head
back to the paved path and go left, back to the parking area.
Description: On this quick loop you may notice restored
marshlands, and are sure to see ground squirrels, several bird
species, and butterflies. Length: .75 and .97 miles. Trail type:
paved and dirt. Trail condition: fair to good. Amenities at
trailhead: parking, drinking water, information. Amenities on
trail: benches, restrooms. Elevation gain: 80 and 100 feet.
Maximum grade: 5% and 7%.
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Route: (shown as an orange dashed line)–Begin at the Garin
Barn Visitor Center and go south towards Jordan Pond.
Take the trail around the pond and back to the parking
area. Description: This relatively short loop around Jordan
Pond takes you past popular picnic and lawn areas. You’ll
see the Visitor Center, which houses historic artifacts from
the ranching and farming history of the Hayward area, and
a variety of antique farm equipment on display outside. As
you make your way around the lake, you may see squirrels,
raptors, and lizards, as well as a variety of wildflowers in
the spring and early summer. Length: 0.75 miles Trail type:
natural, fire road and narrow. Trail condition: smooth.
Amenities at trailhead: Visitor Center, restrooms, benches,
recycling, information, phone, drinking water, parking,
horseshoes, picnic tables. Amenities on trail: picnic areas,
benches, restrooms, fishing. Elevation gain: 50 feet.
Maximum grade: 8%.
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