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Forest Brown Trail

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 2.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …East Bay
  4. Hillside Natural Area
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“This steep fire road is part of the main connection through the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area from flats to crest. ”

Preston Jordan
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461' 141 m

High

164' 50 m

Low

297' 90 m

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16%

Avg Grade (9°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

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Description

This is one of the few dirt routes at least partway from the East Bay Plain up to the parks in the Berkeley Hills. Quite steep in the central segment, there are unimpeded views of the central Bay from the portion that runs along the top edge of the cut left by quarrying in the past.

Contacts

Local Club: Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay

Aug 15, 2023: JMP Trail Angels Have Been Busy!

Aug 14, 2023: Answer Survey for Chance to Win $225 TrailOne Gift Card

Aug 11, 2023: BTCEB Membership Drive

Land Manager: City of El Cerrito

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Preston Jordan
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  2.7 from 3 votes

#5

in Hillside Natural Area

#33717

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  2.7 from 3 votes
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#5

in Hillside Natural Area

#3,007

in California

#33,717

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