The best running trails in Contra Costa County
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2,951
runners
302
runs
Last updated: October 14, 2025
58
runners
1. Nimitz Way Viewpoint — Tilden Regional Park
12.7km
01:26
190m
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
38
runners
2. Briones Reservoir loop via Bear Creek Trail —Briones Regional Park
21.1km
02:22
500m
500m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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34
runners
3. Lomas Cantadas summit via Seaview Trail — Tilden Regional Park
11.1km
01:27
370m
370m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
33
runners
4. Inspiration Point loop via Arroyo Trail — Tilden Regional Park
10.5km
01:23
300m
300m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
36
runners
5. Iron Horse Trail to Danville — San Miguel
19.0km
01:58
70m
70m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
32
runners
6. Meadows Canyon, Curran Trail & Wildcat Gorge loop — Tilden Regional Park
4.96km
00:37
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
29
runners
7. Tilden Regional Park loop via Seaview Trail
9.97km
01:19
360m
360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
29
runners
8. Point Pinole Pier loop — Point Pinole Shoreline Regional Park
7.77km
00:49
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
28
runners
9. Lafayette to Moraga via Lafayette-Moraga Trail
17.9km
01:52
150m
150m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
runners
10. Tilden Nature Area loop via Wildcat Peak & World Peace Grove
9.98km
01:11
230m
230m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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