Urban Trails: East Bay offers 40 routes for walkers, runners, and hikers, with an emphasis on getting out and getting fit in your own backyard. Expert local hiking guide Alexandra Kenin offers a wide range of options, from leg stretchers overlooking the Bay Area at Tilden Regional Park to an afternoon stroll through the wineries around Jack London Square to a 6-mile hike along the slopes of Mount Diablo to spot seasonal waterfalls. Other features include:
Trailhead locations, including public transit options
Rated appeal for walkers, runners, or hikers
Info for families and dog owners
Trail distance, elevation gain, high point, amenities
Sidebars on area history, nature, tips, and sights
About the Author Kenin, Alexandra: - Alexandra Kenin is the founder of Urban Hiker SF, a hiking tour company that helps people explore the stairways, hills, hiking trails, and history of the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also the author of Urban Trails: San Francisco (Mountaineers Books, 2016). Visit her online at UrbanHikerSF.com or on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @urbanhikersf.