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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 496 Google reviews · Running trail in Berkeley, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
208-acre preserve with hiking & equestrian trails, plus views of nearby cities & San Francisco Bay.
What runners say about Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
“This our spot I so enjoy this beautiful walk with him and enjoy the freshness thank you for keeping it beautiful as usual just US enjoying each others company.”
“Since not as many people come up here, it's very serene.”
Steepest trail in the East Bay, definitely challenging. I do a 6 mile loop that connects with the Strawberry Canyon Trail & circles back to Clairmont Canyon. The views are some of the best in the Bay & the wild flowers are in full bloom.
Very beautiful hike. Is amazing what all is just above campus of UC Berkeley. Good for dogs too but is a fairly popular hike due to close proximity - so a good sprinkling of people around. Great views also.
This is probably the most fun hiking spot I've been to. The trails are beautiful and really fun to walk through with my two German Shepherds. We are so conked after hiking for an hour. The trails are not just straight paths. They are up and down and sideways.
Gorgeous view of the city and the bay from the preserve! The best view points are close to different trail heads around Berkeley, the Berkeley Overlook Vista Point and a place marked as Pano. However, those segments of the trail are also the steepest so definitely be prepared for some strenuous climb.
Trail conditions & character
“This our spot I so enjoy this beautiful walk with him and enjoy the freshness thank you for keeping it beautiful as usual just US enjoying each others company.”
“I enjoyed the hike including some flat parts that even toddlers could come along and the second half was steep but not too much.”
“But one you reach the top there is roadside parking.”
“I've gone on hikes with my dogs before and never had a trail made my calves hurt so bad the next few days after.”
“Since not as many people come up here, it's very serene.”
“My favorite is to drive up winding twisting Panorama Way and then take a loop that travels on both trails.”
Plan your run at Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteebparks.org
- Phone+1 888-327-2757
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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