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Inspiration Point Overlook – Curran Trail loop from Kensington

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Contra Costa County

Inspiration Point Overlook – Curran Trail loop from Kensington

Moderate

2.6

(12)

64

hikers

Inspiration Point Overlook – Curran Trail loop from Kensington

02:11

7.65km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Nature Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.60 km

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Highlight • Trail

At the Nimitz Way Trailhead on Wildcat Canyon Road the paved Nimitz Way meets with Curran Trail and Inspiration Trail. Tilden Park orientation map and restroom at trailhead, currently no water.

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2

4.72 km

View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point sits at nearly 1,000 feet of elevation, offering views over Inspiration Creek, San Pablo Dam Road, and the San Pablo Creek reservoir. With parking and restroom facilities nearby, it's a good start-and-end point for a loop.

Tip by

3

4.79 km

Inspiration Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook down to San Pablo Dam and along the Sam Pablo ridge into the Tilden Nature Area

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4

5.12 km

Curran Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Curran Trail is a gorgeous trail with serene forest scenery within the Tilden Regional Park.

Tip by

5

6.14 km

Wildcat Gorge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wildcat Gorge Trail in Berkeley offers a serene and scenic hike through lush forests and alongside a tranquil creek.

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B

7.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

2.92 km

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.40 km

427 m

339 m

297 m

269 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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