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Woodbridge Metcalf Grove

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Berkeley, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Woodbridge Metcalf Grove yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Woodbridge Metcalf Grove

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I've very rarely seen other people on this short trail and the redwood grove is so peaceful and beautiful.”

The mountain bikers descending this trail were respectful and courteous of all users, but still managed to shred hard and fast.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Sep 2024

Beautiful trail nearby UC Berkeley. Very easy to hike. Bring your kids.

★★★★★ — Wen-Ping , Apr 2023

I love coming through here with my dog while making my way up to the Panoramic lookout. I've very rarely seen other people on this short trail and the redwood grove is so peaceful and beautiful. One of my favorite spots in Berkeley.

★★★★★ — Cecilia , May 2025

i went here and it remind me of the redwood forest just with out the people around. it was an great escaped from the people but it an hike to get there.

★★★★★ — Nicolai , Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Plan your run at Woodbridge Metcalf Grove

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Woodbridge Metcalf Grove

Lower Fire Trail, Berkeley, CA 94705

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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.