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Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

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East Richmond Heights

Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

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Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

02:01

6.90km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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233 m

Camp Alvarado & Elderberry

Highlight • Rest Area

Large picnic area with shade and grilling facilities at the south end of the Wildcat Canyon Trail.

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469 m

Alvarado Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alvarado Park lies in the northwestern corner of the Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. In 1909 this was a private park, that was taken over by the City of Richmond in …

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3.84 km

360-degree viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot for clear views in every direction — but that means you won't find any shade here, either. Make sure you carry plenty of water while hiking on these trails.

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4.74 km

Belgum Bay Overlook ⛰️

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the bay

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5.31 km

Historic Belgum Sanatorium sidetrack

Highlight • Historical Site

Overgrown trail to the ruins of the former luxurious mental health sanatorium from the early 20th century.

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6.40 km

Water Fountain & Restroom

Highlight • Rest Area

Good place to refill water bottles before biking along Wildcat Creek Trail, and particularly before entering any of the trails into the park backcountry

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6.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

1.32 km

567 m

373 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.95 km

1.18 km

835 m

176 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

Camp Alvarado & Elderberry

Alvarado Park

360-degree viewpoint

Belgum Bay Overlook ⛰️

Historic Belgum Sanatorium sidetrack

Water Fountain & Restroom

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