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Inspiration Point

Overview: Inspiration Point is rated 4.7/5 from 760 Google reviews. This vista point offers a lovely hike on a paved trail with breathtaking views and benches to rest. Amenities: Reviewers often mention seating and covered spots and restrooms nearby. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs.

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4.7Google rating

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4.7(760 reviews)

People say this vista point offers a lovely hike on a paved trail with breathtaking views and benches to rest. They highlight the accessible walk, with connecting trails and opportunities to see the San Pablo Reservoir, Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge. They also like the ample parking, reasonable bathrooms, and picnic areas.

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owners who want shade, seating, and water accesslonger visits with useful park amenities

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AddressWildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA 94563, USA

Phone(888) 327-2757

City pageBerkeley

Imported fromBerkeley, CA

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K Smitty4 months ago

Love going here. I've hiked this exact location twice. Once around the lake and on Turkey day we hit the pavement and got 8.5 miles in. We arrived around 7:45 am. By the time we were finished, the lot was full

Me M.3 months ago

Inspiration point at tilden is one of the best places at the park for all ages for hiking, biking or just strolling. There is even a paved trail which facilities to stroll around to those who enjoy Nature but uneven paths make it difficult.

Casburn Spencera year ago

What an incredible place! If you're looking to hike on an open, paved trail with a gentle gradient, this is the perfect spot for you. The breathtaking views at every turn are unparalleled; you can see the San Pablo Reservoir and the waterways leading in and out of it. I could also see the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge in all their majestic splendor. The walkway features many benches for resting, and there are picnic areas nearby where you can grill your food. Dogs are allowed on leashes, and all the owners we encountered were friendly, with their dogs on their best behavior. There were also many cyclists along the road, and also along the trail.

Victoria Long (V.)a year ago

I have been staying in Oakland for a few days and so badly wanted to get back up in the hills. So I took the harrowing drive all the way uo the hills to Inspiration Point. And well....one place that truly lives up to its name. What an amazing trail to take in the evening at sunset. And dare I say.....any other time. Gorgeous views. Wonderfully paved trails for accessibility. Note to the wise: If you are going to walk in the tall grass, there -are- ticks. I have been on many walks and hikes that say there are ticks....and there aren't many. This. Trail. Has. Ticks. In the long grass. I had two for a short 5 minute off the pavement walk.

Susana Renauda year ago

This is a accessible hike, such that you can walk on a paved path (with breathtaking views and benches to rest or contemplate) and venture off to connecting trails. Be careful of cyclists. The paved trail is multiuse. Try to get to the 'top' of the Rotary Peace Grove 'Lookout' it has 350°views!!!! Worth the walk!

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Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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