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5 Hiking Trails Near Oakland and Berkeley


The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most popular regions of the country for families interested in buying a new home, especially for highly-paid tech workers who enjoy living in upscale homes and enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the region.

While many families are choosing to buy homes in the city of San Francisco itself, many other families are instead opting to buy homes in some of the other cities in the Bay Area, including Oakland and Berkeley. There are many appealing reasons why families choose to settle in these cities in the region known as East Bay. These areas continue to grow with career options in numerous industries and many activities for leisure, recreation, and fun for the entire family.

Oakland and Berkeley are perfect for families who love to spend time together outdoors, thanks to many parks and sprawling natural areas. These outdoor areas are full of hiking trails which make for a perfect day outside and away from the bustle of daily life in the city. Check out these hiking trails near Oakland and Berkeley:

Sequoia Bayview Trail

If you and your family have recently bought one of the many Oakland homes for sale, then you should know about all of the beautiful trails winding through the many outdoor spaces where you can hike together. One of the most scenic and well-renowned hiking trails near Oakland is the Sequoia Bayview Trail.

Located east of the city within the Joaquin Miller Park open outdoor space, this is a perfect place for the whole family to experience the beauty of northern California forests on an easy hike that everyone can enjoy. This hiking trail is surrounded by green trees that provide a serene, shaded hiking experience. The Sequoia Bayview Trail is about three miles long, and a family can expect to hike this trail in a little over an hour, making it a perfect morning or afternoon trip while leaving time for other family activities.

This trail is open all year long, making it a perfect hiking destination for you and your family to return to again and again. This trail also connects to many other trails in this area, so you can explore the wider area if your family is feeling up to a longer hike.
 

Stream, Mill, and French Trail Loop

Many other hiking trails are just a short drive or walk from homes for sale in Oakland, which can make for a fun weekend adventure for the entire family. Located just north of the Joaquin Miller Park area and just east of the Piedmont Pines and Shepherd Canyon areas is the Stream, Mill, and French Trail Loop. This trail loop is a little under 4.5 miles long and is considered moderately difficult.

This winding, forested trail will take over two hours to hike. It has a perfect combination of shaded stretches as well as stretches that are in open clearings where you can enjoy hiking in the California sunshine. This hiking trail weaves through forests of giant redwood and sequoia trees, making this a perfect trail to get away from the bustle of the busy city and enjoy a gorgeous natural setting.

Stonewall Panoramic Trail

There are a vast number of hiking trails to enjoy near Berkeley, and families who have just bought one of the many Berkeley homes for sale will be able to enjoy hiking these trails throughout the year. The Stonewall Panoramic Trail is a perfect destination for families who want to enjoy a hike and then take in breathtaking panoramic views of Berkeley and the wider Bay Area beyond it.

Stonewall Panoramic Trail is located just east of Berkeley and immediately south of the University of California Berkeley campus. This trail, within the Claremont Canyon region, is about 1.5 miles long and is considered moderately difficult. This trail may take a family a little over an hour to hike and is open all year long to enjoy. Hiking this trail will reward families with unique, sweeping views of the entire city below and the San Francisco Bay beyond it.
 

Meadows Canyon, Wildcat Gorge, and Curran Trails Loop

Another perfect set of hiking trails for families who recently bought one of the homes for sale in Berkeley is the Meadows Canyon, Wildcat Gorge, and Curran Trail Loop. This set of trails is situated within the Tilden Regional Park area and is located just northeast of Berkeley and the campus of UC Berkeley. This route is nearly 3.5 miles long, is considered moderately difficult, and will probably take a family around one and a half hours to hike. This is regarded as one of the most beautiful and scenic hikes in the Bay Area, with breathtaking stretches of trail winding throughout meadows, rich forests, and a picturesque stream.

Strawberry Canyon Fire Trail

One of the favorite hiking trails in Berkeley is the Strawberry Canyon Fire Trail, one of the fire trails which wind throughout the foothills just east of the UC Berkeley campus. The Strawberry Canyon Fire Trail offers more than seven miles of trails through shrub-covered hillsides and forested routes. Its easy access from right next to campus makes this trail a year-round favorite for families living in much-desired Berkely real estate. This trail is the perfect place for families to enjoy a day of hiking together with incredible views of the city and San Francisco Bay.

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These are just some of the many popular hiking trails near Oakland and Berkeley. If the time is right to begin shopping for luxury homes for sale in Oakland, let East Bay expert Michael Lane guide you through the process and have you out and about in the wonderful outdoors as quickly as possible.



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