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Moon Gate
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakland, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 40 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moon Gate'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.
Redwood forest, popular for hiking, biking and off-leash dog walks.
What runners say about Moon Gate
“Great view with many trails, varies from easy to very hard with steep hills, narrow & slippery pathway.”
“Great for cooling off on a hot day due to the canopy and very dog-friendly trails that are too narrow to allow mountain bikes or switchback.”
Parking for about 10 cars. If you take the path to the right you'll get to the Chabot Space and Science Center.
Another entrance to the Reinhardt Redwood Regional space! Tons of hiking and biking trails. The wider trails around the edge are off leash for your dog, and the inner ones are steeper and tighter and are on leash only. Can be a bit busy on weekend, but nice trail system with good shade
My favorite entrance to Redwood Regional Park. Love the Tres Sendas / French Trail loop that dips down into the trees and has some rigorous ups and downs. Great for cooling off on a hot day due to the canopy and very dog-friendly trails that are too narrow to allow mountain bikes or switchback.
Pretty much one of the best places of the trail. Almost always parking. Close to the backside of Chabot space Center, dogs off lease, and solid biking all over! Do your part and leave it better than you found it. Enjoy!!
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of elevation gain, winding across tiny streams, with bridges, lady beetles, lots of dogs, and trail junctions to customize the length of your hike.”
“Great view with many trails, varies from easy to very hard with steep hills, narrow & slippery pathway.”
“Lots of elevation gain, winding across tiny streams, with bridges, lady beetles, lots of dogs, and trail junctions to customize the length of your hike.”
“You can stick to the flat main path if you have a bike or a stroller and if you’d like something more vigorous there are plenty of regular hiking paths!”
“You can stick to the flat main path if you have a bike or a stroller and if you’d like something more vigorous there are plenty of regular hiking paths!”
Plan your run at Moon Gate
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance40 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — 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.
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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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