The Top 20 Lakes in the Coast Range
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Coast Range? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Coast Range’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Lake Merritt
Highlight • Lake
Lake Merritt was a large tidal lagoon in San Francisco Bay that was dammed off as Oakland grew as a city. It is 155 acres in size, and it was …
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Warren Richardson Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Warren Richardson Trail is a gravel and dirt path that begins at the main entrance on the eastern side of the park. It ascends to the summit of the …
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Point Emery
Highlight • Beach
Point Emery, located on the SF Bay Trail, is a charming little park with stellar bay views, walking paths, and relaxation spots with benches along the trails. Open daily from …
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Calaveras Reservoir Scenic Segment
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Nice ten mile segment climbing out of Milpitas away from development into the rural Calaveras Valley. Interesting to see the rebuilt Calaveras Dam, completed after a nine year seismic retrofit in 2019.
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Cottonwood Lake, Hellyer County Park
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Preferred starting point for Coyote Creek trail rides going south. The trail is much cleaner southwards from this point. North of this, I find sketchy segments. You can park outside …
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Lake Ilsanjo
Highlight • Lake
Lake Ilsanjo is a small quiet lake near the top of Canyon trail. A hidden gem for a break or a swim. It is much quieter than Santa Rosa Reservoir …
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Wildcat Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Wildcat Creek Trail is a packed-dirt trail that is about four miles long. One end of the trail is at Jewel Lake, near the Environmental Education Center, and the other …
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Bay Trail at Eastshore State Park
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
One of the few paved sections of the still incomplete Bay Trail. Mostly squeezed in between the bay and the freeway frontage road, with noise and rushing cars diminishing the otherwise outstanding natural views across the bay.
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Overlook - Briones Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
Large staging area on the south side of the Briones Reservoir, some hundred feet above the water level with a somewhat overgrown view of the lake and the dam to …
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Lake Anza
Highlight • Lake
Located in Tilden Regional Park, Lake Anza is a popular spot just outside of Berkeley. With a sandy beach, Lake Anza is the perfect place to cool off during a …
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