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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

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4.8

(8494)

12,294

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

02:03

28.6km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.09 km for 519 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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514 m

Cerrito Creek, Ohlone Greenway - El Cerrito

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The creek is the county line between Contra Costa and Alameda counties

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7.10 km

Meadow Canyon & Wildcat Gorge Trailhead, Lone Oak Rest Area

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Large meadow with picnic tables next to a roadside parking area. The trail splits a few yards in from the road: Left, uphill, goes Meadow Canyon trail; Right, across a …

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9.60 km

Sea View Trailhead

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At the gate along paved and busy Wildcat Road the excellent wide dirt and gravel double-track fire road begins a long and lovely climb up to Vollmer Peak and meets Grizzly Road at the Railway Park trailhead.

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10.1 km

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point at Tilden Regional Park is quite well known and popular, so you may meet some crowds on the weekend. A short walk leads to a lookout view of …

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10.2 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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10.3 km

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

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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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13.2 km

Nimitz Way

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The Nimitz Trail, also known as Nimitz Way, is one of Berkeley's most popular trails and a great route that will link you to many fun cycling circuits in the …

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14.6 km

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

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Hard packed dirt and gravel fire road trail, rewarding with scenic views into the valley with San Pablo reservoir shining below and pavement sections above

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28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.13 km

4.49 km

3.45 km

2.51 km

122 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

5.98 km

5.88 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 30 May

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from El Cerrito Plaza

Cerrito Creek, Ohlone Greenway - El Cerrito

Meadow Canyon & Wildcat Gorge Trailhead, Lone Oak Rest Area

Sea View Trailhead

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

Inspiration Point Overlook

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Nimitz Way

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

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