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West Shore Trail (Lake Chabot Regional Park)

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West Shore Trail (Lake Chabot Regional Park)

Recommended by 16 mountain bikers out of 17

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Please check local regulations for: Lake Chabot Regional Park

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Location: Castro Valley, Alameda County, California, United States

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1. Lake Chabot Marina loop from Mulford

24.7km

02:16

550m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. MacDonald Trail Viewpoint – Lake Chabot Marina loop from Mulford

30.5km

02:55

660m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Lake Chabot Marina – Bridge over San Leandro Creek loop from Eastmont

25.7km

02:26

610m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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March 7, 2017

This paved trail follows the West shore of Lake Chabot from the Marina (which provides weekend cruise ship rides in summer, boat rentals, and personal kayak launch areas komoot.com/highlight/214352 ), north toward the dam and the north end of the lake, to complete the bike loop. However, if it is closed at the dam (like it was in 2017 for seismic retrofit construction) hikers and bikers can use Lake Chabot Road and a somewhat challenging steep detour via Dunsmuir Open Space komoot.com/highlight/215586 .

Upgrades to the dam are needed as the Lake Chabot Reservoir was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. The 315-acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years. Legislation passed in the 1960s opened the lake for controlled recreational uses. Currently, the lake serves as a standby emergency water supply, so swimming and any skin-contact with the water is prohibited. The 315-acre is stocked with trout and catfish. There are also bass, crappie, and other fish. A popular event is the annual spring fishing derby. There are several fishing piers in the park. Hikers enjoy scenic walks on the 280-acre Fairmont Ridge or take the Lake Chabot History Walk. Since 2013 an outdoor Fitness Zone offers six interactive exercise machines set in a rain garden landscaped with native plants. ebparks.org/parks/lake_chabot

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Distance 2.03 km

Uphill 80 m

Downhill 70 m

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Location: Castro Valley, Alameda County, California, United States

West Shore Trail (Lake Chabot Regional Park)

1. Lake Chabot Marina loop from Mulford

2. MacDonald Trail Viewpoint – Lake Chabot Marina loop from Mulford

3. Lake Chabot Marina – Bridge over San Leandro Creek loop from Eastmont

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