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Seaview Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Orinda, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Seaview Trail'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.

Scenic

What runners say about Seaview Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (34 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Great nature and beautiful view overlooking the Bay bridge.”

Wildflowers in full bloom a week ago. Beautiful bay views of the city and treasure island. Nice hike, we did a loop from the big springs parking lot.

★★★★★ — Maia , May 2023

Amazing hike, with lots of alternative routes for a distance of your choice

★★★★★ — Hugo , Jun 2019

Awesome trail to hike or mountain bike on a clear day! The views of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, the Golden Gate bridge, and the east side of the hills to the reservoirs and preserves are fantastic on a clear day. Highly recommend this trail, one of the best in the Bay Area!

★★★★★ — Brendan , Oct 2021

Most beautiful trial in the Bay Area! The sunset is breathtaking. I used to go trail running here couple of times a week. I am hoping to get back to the running rhythm here again! ☺️

★★★★★ — Guomin , Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 34 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“The views of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, the Golden Gate bridge, and the east side of the hills to the reservoirs and preserves are fantastic on a clear day.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Seaview Trail

Seaview Trail, Orinda, CA 94563

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.