Ebiking at Coyote Hills and Don Edwards Wildlife Reserve - Ebike Trails, No Cars

This is a 25 mile ride, all flat, for intermediate to advanced bikers. Weather is predicted to be sunny and nice, but bring a jacket. Birdwatching should be good, as many birds and species have arrived in the area. Lots of beautiful wildflowers will be in bloom!!!!

Created and hosted by Paul Trainer
Before you RSVP for this ride, PLEASE READ THE RIDE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY.

All departure and return times are approximated. Please keep this in mind if you have any plans to return at a certain time, which is discouraged.
Bring your own food since there is nowhere to purchase food along the bike route.
Drive your car to Alameda Creek Regional Trail Staging Area parking lot in Union City. Park and unload there.
ARRIVE: 9:45am to meet, greet and choose your small group.
There is a porta-potty at the parking lot.
LEAVING: 10:00am sharp.

We meet at the Alameda Creek Regional Trail Staging Area parking lot near 34988 Eastin Drive, Union City, past the Alameda County Fire Station 30. Enter the above address in your GPS, and then follow signs to Alameda Creek Staging Area. We will not meet at this address, but at the parking lot/staging area near this address.

This ride is on easy flat bike trails, 10% asphalt and 90% easy dirt. No roads or cars!
We'll do the Coyote Hills loop first, through beautiful marshlands along the Alameda Creek and Baylands. Numerous waterfowl bird watching will be possible, so bring your binoculars and cameras! We will be seeing Egrets, Herons, multiple species of ducks, raptors, pelicans, hummingbirds, and many others. We will cross under the Dumbarton Bridge, and head into Don Edwards Wildlife Reserve. Ebiking will be along the baylands and former salt ponds. A few historic fishing/hunting shacks will be visited.
Bring a picnic lunch and drink, as we will not be going near places that sell food. Then return to the staging area along the Alameda Creek trail. About 25 miles, 2.5 to 3 hours for this ride, including lunch stop.
Pace will be slow and easy, with stops to observe wildlife. It is suggested that you wear khaki, green, camouflage, or neutral colored cloths, as bright yellow/green/pink safety jackets scare the wildlife away. Plus, we will be riding on trails without cars, so no need for bright clothes. Skinny tire Ebikes can do these rides, and Ebikes with mountain bike or fat tires are even better. Total riding miles is about 25 miles, so choose the number of ebike batteries accordingly.