Name: Fernandez Ranch Loop with Vista Point
Rating: 4.2

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Family Friendly Took my 12 year old daughter. Some walking and tight switchbacks for beginners, but fun and do-able.

Overview

This loop will take you on one of the few trails in the East Bay with bicycle-legal singletrack. The park also allows off-leash dogs under voice control so bring along Fido to run with you while you ride.

Need to Know

No parking fees. To ride the stretch of fire road that passes through the EBMUD Pinole Valley Watershed a cycling permit must be purchased, either online or at their office off San Pablo Road.

Pit toilet at the trailhead. No potable water on site!

Description

The loop is a mix of mostly singletrack with some fire roads. Some sections of trail are in full sun whereas the trails that pass through the forest will offer good shade. This property is an active cattle ranch. Please close all gates after passing through. Keep dogs under control and avoid spooking the cattle. These trails have no difficult features but some of the climbs and descents are moderately steep.

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Local Club: Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay

Land Manager: John Muir Land Trust - Fernandez Ranch

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Yvette Skinner with improvements by J Steinmeister

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Trail Ratings

4.2 from 16 votes

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#1485

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4.2 from 16 votes

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Aug 17, 2023 near Crockett, CA

Well groomed, gently sloping singletrack!

May 24, 2018 near Crockett, CA

Almost done with the climb and onto the ridge.

Aug 17, 2023 near Crockett, CA

Near the beginning of the Whipsnake Trail.

Aug 17, 2023 near Crockett, CA

Nov 2, 2018 near Crockett, CA

Beautifully designed, well maintained, dog friendly riding

May 24, 2018 near Crockett, CA

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Aug 17, 2023

Mark Loftin

Nov 21, 2022

Mark Loftin

Considering the lack of singletrack in East Bay, this trail is a hidden gem with nice flow and shade. Nothing technical but some steep climbs. 6.3mi — 1h 45m

Aug 7, 2022

Matthew Breckel

6.6mi — 1h 37m

Jun 12, 2022

James Bear Barnett

Mar 20, 2022

Kim S

12h 30m

Jan 15, 2022

Kevin Estrada

Feb 10, 2021

Mike Dahlquist

Aug 16, 2020

Peter Henderson

Most of the climb is at the start in the sun, then a mix of lovely oak shaded sections and sun. Great ride with a couple of 11-year-olds. 5mi — 2h 00m

Jun 26, 2020

Rob G

Jun 26, 2020

Gregory Taylor

Jun 20, 2020

Noel Ramos

Jan 20, 2020

Neda Othman

Oct 6, 2019

Daniele Tessaro

Sep 7, 2019

Joshua McCasland

Nice ride. Poorly marked trails so it's a bit confusing to know exactly where you are. Everything is in pretty good condition

Sep 2, 2019

Cooper Clark

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Fernandez Ranch Loop with Vista Point

“Excellent loop for beginner or intermediate level riders. ”

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Family Friendly Took my 12 year old daughter. Some walking and tight switchbacks for beginners, but fun and do-able.

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