Public hiking trails in Alameda, California

Leydecker Park is a charming and picturesque park located at 3225 Mecartney Road in Alameda, California. This popular tourist attraction offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, with lush greenery, walking trails, and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll, have a picnic, or simply relax and unwind in this serene natural setting. Leydecker Park is the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the urban environment and connect with the beauty of the great outdoors.

Coyote Hills Visitors Center is a travel agency located at 8000 Patterson Ranch Road in Fremont, California, United States. The center offers a variety of services and information for visitors to Coyote Hills Regional Park. The park features marshland and rolling grassland-covered hills along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, jogging, bicycling, bird watching, nature exploration, and picnicking. The Visitor Center contains educational displays and exhibits showcasing the Ohlone way of life, as well as the Possum's Pocket Nature Store. Naturalist-led programs and tours highlight the park's cultural and natural history. Picnic areas with barbeque braziers, water, and shade are available on a first-come-first-served basis, and there is a reservable group picnic site at Hoot Hollow. The Dairy Glen campsite is fully ADA compliant and available for overnight camping reservations.

Anthony Chabot, Marciel Staging Area is a campground and lodging facility located at 9999 Redwood Road in Castro Valley, California, United States. Fees are collected on weekends and major holidays from April through October at the Redwood Gate entrance. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle and $4 per trailered vehicle, with buses charged $25 per bus. Dogs are welcome for a fee of $2 per dog, except for guide or service dogs. The institution can be contacted toll-free at 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4553, but public WiFi is not available. Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, previously known for extensive logging in the mid-1800s, now boasts a serene forest of 150-foot coast redwoods. Named in honor of Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt in 2019, the park offers multiple entrances and various amenities, including picnic sites, group camping areas, and over 40 miles of trails for hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. Wildlife within the park includes rare species such as the golden eagle and Alameda striped racer. Fishing is not allowed, but visitors can enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of this 1,833-acre park.

Little Yosemite Area is a picturesque park located at 1895 Geary Road in Sunol, California, United States. The park offers a variety of activities such as camping, picnicking, hiking, and backpacking in its 6,859-acre wilderness. Visitors can explore sandstone outcrops with fossils, massive basalt outcrops, and the inviting creekside community along Alameda Creek. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife including ground squirrels, yellow-billed magpies, red-tailed hawks, raccoons, skunks, and black-tailed deer. The Sunol Visitor Center is open on Fridays from 10am to 2pm and on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays from 8:30am to 4pm. The center offers information on trail suggestions, recent animal sightings, and nature hikes led by the naturalist staff. Visitors can also meet animal ambassadors and learn about the park's plant specimens at the Sunol Herbarium.

The Sunol Visitor Center, located at 1895 Geary Road in Sunol, California, is a travel agency that provides information and assistance to visitors exploring the Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. The center is open on Fridays from 10am to 2pm and on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays from 8:30am to 4pm. The center offers parking for $5 on weekends and holidays, as well as various amenities for visitors including public WiFi, restrooms, and a Herbarium showcasing plant specimens found in the park. The Sunol Visitor Center is staffed by naturalists who lead nature hikes, coordinate special events, and provide educational programs for children that meet State Science and Social Science Curriculum Standards. The park itself offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, hiking, and backpacking, with opportunities to observe wildlife such as ground squirrels, red-tailed hawks, and black-tailed deer.

Located at 7867 Redwood Road in Oakland, California, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a stunning tourist attraction and park that offers visitors a peaceful escape into a majestic redwood forest. The park was once a bustling logging area in the mid-1800s, but now boasts a serene forest of 150-foot coast redwoods. In 2019, the park was renamed in honor of Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt, a prominent civic leader and president of Mills College. With multiple entrances, including the main Redwood Gate entrance, visitors can explore the 1,833-acre park's diverse landscapes of redwoods, evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Wildlife such as golden eagles, Alameda striped racers, deer, and squirrels can often be spotted throughout the park.

Sunol Regional Wilderness, located at 1895 Geary Road in Sunol, California, is a beautiful park and tourist attraction open year-round for visitors to enjoy. The park offers a variety of activities such as camping, picnicking, hiking, and backpacking in its 6,859-acre wilderness area. The park is also home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the park's unique features, including sandstone outcrops with fossils, massive basalt outcrops for rock climbing, and a scenic gorge along Alameda Creek. The park also offers opportunities for bird watching, with a variety of bird species commonly sighted along the creek.