East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 29.9 mi (48.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,501 ft (1,372 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,729 ft (527 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Grande Vista Sanitarium 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Spring 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Briones Valley Viewpoint 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Toilets: Toilet 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Sibley Back Pack Camp 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Pal Camp 18 mi (29 km) from start
- Picnic area: Anna Costa Picnic Area 18 mi (29 km) from start
- Historic site: Dapper’s Rest 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
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Questions about East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail
How long is East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 55 min. It climbs 4,501 ft (1,372 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,729 ft (527 m).
How hard is East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Alvarado Staging Area. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 13.3 mi (21.4 km), 13.3 mi (21.4 km), 16.1 mi (25.9 km), 18 mi (29 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 6.9 mi (11 km), 9.7 mi (15.7 km), 9.8 mi (15.7 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (64% under trees).
What can you do on East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
Denny's, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Stop and Go Market, 0.6 mi (0.9 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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