Hikes near Alameda County
Featured hikes
Alameda Creek Regional Trail
Fremont
As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, dogs must be on leash in parking lots, developed areas and where…
Albany Bulb Beach
Albany
Behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack, Albany Bulb Beach offers one of the few locations where dogs can romp in the
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Castro Valley
Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the East Bay…
Brushy Peak Regional Preserve
Livermore
Brushy Peak Regional Preserve is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts…
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Oakland
Dog-friendly Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is a part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
Fremont
Coyote Hills Regional Park, dedicated in 1967 and covering 1,266 acres along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, offers…
Del Valle Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.
Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Oakland
Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park's 1,829 acres also coast redwoods, evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Dogs on leash welcome.
East Bay Regional Park District
Pleasant Hill
For dogs and the humans who follow, the EBRPD is one of the most dog-friendly entities in the state of…
Five Canyons Open Space
Castro Valley
Discover the dog-friendly Five Canyons Open Space in Castro Valley, boasting over 300 acres of natural landscapes and five miles…
Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks
Hayward
Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park…
Hayward Regional Park
Hayward
Hayward Regional Shoreline, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, consists of 1,811 acres of salt, fresh, and brackish…
Lake Chabot Regional Park
Castro Valley
The Lake Chabot Regional Park, reservoir, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, was built in 1874-75 as a…
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
Oakland
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve, beautiful wooded canyon, is protected in this 290-acre parkland near Merritt College in Oakland.
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park
Oakland
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland. Dogs on leash…
Mission Peak Regional Preserve
Fremont
Rising steeply to the east behind the city of Fremont, Mission and Monument peaks form a dramatic backdrop to the…
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
Livermore
Most of the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve’s 4,708-acre park trails are named to commemorate indigenous peoples (Coyote, Fox and Eagle…
Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve
Fremont
You have to hike or ride horseback to see the Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve magnificent 9,737-acre parkland, accessible only by…
Oyster Bay Regional Park
San Leandro
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline waterfront parkland is on the site of a former landfill is a work in progress popular…
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
Fremont
Part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a great destination for outdoor…
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
Pleasant Hill
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a 266-acre park that includes an 80-acre lake, ample parking, picnic grounds and miles
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Oakland
East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Dogs are welcome to join you…
Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve
Richmond
The Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve’s 277-acre oak/bay parkland preserves the habitat of the extremely rare Alameda manzanita as well…
Sunol Regional Wilderness
Pleasant Hill
Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol’s first…
Tilden Regional Park
Berkeley
One of the East Bay Regional Park District‘s three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park has been called the…
More hikes
Canyon View Trail
Sunol
This hiking trail in Sunol Regional Wilderness is suitable for the whole family. It leads through Jacob's Valley to the…
Dunn Trail Loop
Oakland
The Dunn Trail Loop, located in Oakland within Alameda County’s East Bay Area, is a scenic 3+ mile hiking trail…
Eagles’ View Trail
Sunol
The Eagles’ View Trail is a great dog-friendly hiking trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. You will see…
Fairmont Ridge
Castro Valley
Fairmont Ridge, located within Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, offers a picturesque escape…
Franklin Canyon
Hercules
One of the most important projects ever undertaken by John Muir Land Trust, Franklin Canyon is a 483-acre property comprised…
Joaquin Miller Park
Oakland
Enter dog-friendly Joaquin Miller Park and you will quickly forget that you are minutes away from the hustle and bustle…
Maguire Peaks Loop Trail
Sunol
This 4-mile loop in Sunol Regional Wilderness is the longest in the park and filled with fascinating sights.
Middle Creek Falls Trail
McCloud
There are actually three levels to McCloud Falls: lower, middle and upper. There is a picnic area and swimming hole…
Montclair Railroad Trail
Oakland
The dog-friendly Montclair Railroad Trail connects to Redwood Park through the residential streets in the Montclair Hills.
Stonewall Panoramic Trail
Berkeley
The Stonewall Panoramic Trail in Claremont Canyon, Berkeley, offers a challenging yet rewarding outdoor experience for hikers and their furry…
Stream Trail
Oakland
The Stream Trail is a beautiful scenic and shaded trail in Redwood Canyon for you and your dog. Most of…
Sycamore Grove Park Valley View Trail
Livermore
In 2015 a trail was added to turn this old, steep ranch road into a rewarding loop trail. Follow directions…
West Ridge Trail
Oakland
The dog-friendly West Ridge Trail offers a mixture of beautiful panoramic views and woods filled with redwoods.