This beautiful walk starts at the Redwood Bowl Staging Area and heads southeast on the West Ridge trail, passing briefly through the towering redwood forest that the park is famous for. After a mild up and down half mile, we will turn R onto Baccharis trail (mild downhill) for ¼ mile, then R again onto the Dunn trail for another mild downhill mile through pines, arching oaks and bay trees. At the lowest point, we join the Graham trail and gradually (until the last ¼ mile) regain the altitude we’ve lost for 1 mile. The last ¼ mile is a little steep.
The trail is well-maintained dirt the entire way. Over all, there is about a 400 ft elevation gain.
Where to meet: We will meet at the Redwood Bowl Staging Area Parking lot on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. Carpools can meet at Rockridge BART Parking Lot (parking is free on Sundays). Carpools can be arranged if you register on the AV Calendar. If you RSVP to Audre that you would like to carpool (3 days before the walk, thanks), please indicate your neighborhood, your phone, and whether you'd like to ride or drive.
How to get there: Take Hwy 13 south to Joaquin Miller Road exit. Go left at the stop sign to get on Joaquin Miller Rd. Follow J. Miller Road and turn Left at the traffic light onto Skyline Drive. Pass the Roberts Recreation Area entrance. The Redwood Bowl Staging area parking lot is on the right (east) side, a few 100 yards south of (before) the entrance to Chabot Space & Science Center.
RSVP and event contact person:
Day of the hike only: 510-990-2130.
RSVP recommended; if no response the hike could be cancelled.
Bring poles if you use them, water, wind-breaker, snacks.