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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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0.6

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Doubletrack

461' 141 m

High

164' 50 m

Low

297' 90 m

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16%

Avg Grade (9°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

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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

Nov 10, 2025: Big turnout for Soaring Eagle!

Nov 3, 2025: BTCEB Buzz October 2025

Nov 3, 2025: Attend Public Meeting on 11/19 for EBRPD North Basin Strip Improvement Project

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

#37117

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  2.7 from 3 votes
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#5

in Hillside Natural Area

#3,215

in California

#37,117

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