SFNOMA Hikes @ Tilden Park!

For the SFNOMA members that love to go on hikes, we are setting up a hike for you! All SFNOMA members and any other friends and/or family members are welcome to join. Please share the information with anyone you know within the AEC industry as well.

This will be a moderate but exerting hike in the Berkeley Hills!!! We will be hiking at one of the District's three oldest parks. Tilden has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters. From a carousel ride and a picnic to a swim at Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden, Tilden has variety to delight everyone. Yet there are plenty of quiet places in Tilden's 2,079 acres to shelter the wildlife and preserve natural beauty. Tilden was named after Charles Lee Tilden, first president of the Park District Board of Directors. Charles Lee Tilden ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lee_Tilden), a Bay Area attorney and businessman who purchased much of the land in order to preserve remaining wilderness areas for public enjoyment. This is a family friendly and social hike. All are welcome.

What to bring?

• Comfortable Hiking shoes with good traction
• Warm clothing layers
• Water (minimum 2 liters)
• Snacks
• Hiking Poles (Optional)

What is the difficulty level?

The hike level is rated at moderate - this hike is for the beginner hikers and youth. The trail is 3.25 miles long loop, which has a steady 600 ft. of incline and decline.

Is this Hike ADA accessible?

There are areas within Tilden Regional Park that are ADA accessible, but the hiking trails for our route are not.

What are the fees?

Parking is free, but limited. You can park on the side of the road.

What trails are we taking?

We will be taking the Meadow Canyon Trail from Lone Oak Picnic Area to Curran Trail; which will be a moderate uphill climb to Curran Trail. When we arrive at Curran Trail, we will head down a decline part of the trail to connect to Wildcat Gorge Trail. Then we will take Wildcat Gorge Trail to Meadow Canyon Trail, which is mostly flat. When we arrived back at Meadow Canyon Trail, we would have completed our loop; which we will be back at our starting point at Lone Oak Picnic Area.

Directions:

From San Francisco: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KrQQR1A39xGduAsC6

From San Jose: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rnWHyBUc1o5AuJat5

From Oakland: https://maps.app.goo.gl/buCEkJ13uEM3v2JD9

From Sacramento: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xcegcLNuD9ZPd7F26

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Berkeley.