Inspiration Point to Wildcat Peak (4+ miles)

Join Randy for a New Year of FIRSTs: the first Sweeps hike of 2026, and the first drive to Inspiration Point up the newly completed Wildcat Canyon Road. 😱😁 The weatherman is showing a possibility of rain on Monday, so check the comments section of this MeetUp posting if it looks rainy. A greater than 30% rain prediction will cancel the hike. 😭 This will be an easy, mud-free hike from Inspiration Point to the top of Wildcat Peak, and then loop back to Inspiration Point, for 4+ miles and about 400ft of total elevation gain. Park in the Inspiration Point parking lot and meet at the Nimitz Way trailhead. Parking is free, with restrooms at the trailhead. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join on a leash. If you have time, let's get together for a hot drink at the Orinda Starbucks following the hike. 😋☕️

Meeting Place: Inspiration Point
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Orinda Starbucks: 1 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
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We will hike at an average to slower pace (25-30 mins per mile) so we can enjoy the experience while we get the heart pumping. Please update your RSVP if you cannot attend, so as many people as possible can enjoy this hike.

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