Bay Area Redwood Forest

Redwood Regional Park

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Tripadvisor (424) · Park in Oakland, CA, United States
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The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles …

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Sep 8, 2024
Beatiful area and a great hike. Parking could be difficult, but there are entry points with parking on the roadside. The redwoods are not every where, so plan ahead if that’s what you want to see.… Full review by 131kanem
Aug 12, 2024
So close to town, as visitors with limited time this was perfect. 20 minutes from emeryville. We hiked for about an hour and a half. Barely saw another person. No trash. We had a great time. Full review by 673randyf
Jul 27, 2024
More accessible and requires less planning than Muir Woods if you'd like to see the redwoods. No cellphone service in the area but if you walk <10 minutes from the Canyon Meadows staging area to the … Full review by Quest40367350548
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One of the most well-known rides of the East Bay. It's all fire roads ! Still, parts of the fire roads in Redwood Regional are rocky and un…
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Questions & answers

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Is there’s trail Map?
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Yes. You can request one when you enter the area. There is a small post with a park employee working during park/trail hours.
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Are there any trails you can dive through?
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What do you mean by dive through? Do you mean drive through? If so, no.
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Answer by Brian F · Jul 7, 2018
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How is this place compared to Muir wood?
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Muir Woods is really just redwoods, and lots of them, this is more diverse. I would say for redwoods alone Muir Woods is better BUT Muir Woods is SOOO Crowded! This place is …
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Muir Woods is really just redwoods, and lots of them, this is more diverse. I would say for redwoods alone Muir Woods is better BUT Muir Woods is SOOO Crowded! This place is more locals and fewer tourists, and you aren't on top of other people all day. For me, that made it better. If you are looking for the real Redwood experience and don't want the crowds of Muir Woods, I would actually recommend Armstrong Woods.
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Can you get from downtown Oakland to the Park on public transportation?
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Yes, AC Transit Bus 339 takes you to the Chabot Space & Science Center which is the neighbor to Redwood Reg. Park.
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What is the FEMA grant?
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The $4.65 million FEMA grant will pay for the East Bay Regional Park District, City of Oakland and UC Berkeley to thin trees (mostly eucalyptus) and...
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Take a right on French Trail and hike for 2. 5 miles
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For hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. it also has many beautiful meadow areas for picnics and a playground. during the summer months, it is
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Throughout the park, you will find access to a well-maintained system of restrooms, water fountains and picnic tables
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They also have a dedicated, fenced area for dogs to roam off-leash
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Day. the campsites themselves are accessible and are meant for large groups and are available by reservation only
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Also check out adjacent joaquin miller park for beautiful east bay views and lush forested trails
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The main entrance, redwood gate, charges a $5 parking fee during peak season
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Peer through the oak trees lining the trail to look out over the rolling hills of the east bay spread out beneath you
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Fishing is not allowed in the park
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Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leash
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Explore over 40 miles of trails perfect for biking, hiking or a walk among the trees
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Hang a left here and take the Dunn Trail back to the parking lot where you started
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Do carry your camera, the moments you capture here, cannot be replicated anywhere else
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Follow the Dunn Trail, which starts behind the Trudeau Conference Center
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Lies off redwood road just a few miles over the ridge from downtown oakland
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The foot-traffic can be heavy at times
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For the signs showing you which paths forbid bikes. if you're opting to go off the more beaten paths
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Hiking, running, and biking opportunities in close proximity to the city. gracing the ridgeline of
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