Wildcat Canyon San Pablo Ridge 7.2 Mile Moderate Hike

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https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/

HIKING TIME: 3.5 hours
DISTANCE: 7.2 miles, Loop.
ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 1400 feet
DIFFICULTY: Moderate terrain and elevation.
RULES: No Dogs allowed
FACILITIES: Restrooms and water at trailhead.
WEATHER:
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/el-cerrito/KCAELCER23

RECOMMENDED MAP:
https://www.ebparks.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24425

MEETING PLACE:
Parking lot at trailhead. Free. 66 spots available. Some street parking available as well. Meet by the bathrooms.

• Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.
• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:
37°57'06.9120"N, -122°19'02.0352"W
(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.951920, -122.317232

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, click this link. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trailhead.
http://waze.to/?ll=37.951920,-122.317232&navigate=yes

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac
• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

CARPOOLING:
We will use this link for carpooling. Please sign up here.
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ud502p

Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone. Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above. Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately. Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All". Thank you for understanding.

SUMMARY:
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park encompasses 2,427 acres along the Wildcat Creek watershed and the surrounding hills and ridges. The park extends from the Tilden Nature Area above the Berkeley hills in the south to historic Alvarado Park at the north end in Richmond.
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/wildcat/

HIKING DIRECTIONS:
Starting at Alvarado Staging Area, head northeast on Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.23 miles. Pass Bonita Trail on your left and continue straight on Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.21 miles. Pass Belgium Trail on your left and continue straight on Wildcat Creek Trail for 1.57 miles. Pass Mezue Trail on your left and continue straight for 0.10 miles. Pass Leonards Trail on your left and continue straight for 0.18 miles. Cross a creek and pass Rifle Range Road Trail on your right (0.04 miles), then take Havey Canyon Trail on your left for 1.50 miles. Turn left onto Nimitz Way (paved road) for 0.68 miles. Turn left onto San Pablo Ridge Trail for 0.07 miles, pass Mezue Trail on your left again, and continue straight/right on San Pablo Ridge Trail for 1.21 miles. Pass Green Ridge Trail on your right and continue for 0.15 miles. At the four-way intersection, continue straight onto Belgum Trail for 0.20 miles. Pass Monte Cresta Trail on your right and continue straight/left on Belgum Trail for 0.65 miles. Turn right back onto Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.21 miles, then pass Bonita Trail on your right and continue for 0.23 miles back to the trailhead.

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