Inspiration Point Overlook – Wildcat Canyon Road loop from Downtown Berkeley

Inspiration Point Overlook – Wildcat Canyon Road loop from Downtown Berkeley

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Wildcat Canyon Road loop from Downtown Berkeley

01:55

34.1km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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After 21.3 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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879 m

Student Organic Garden

Highlight • Structure

Students are excited to grow and share freely their organic produce

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10.1 km

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Highlight • Trail

At the Nimitz Way Trailhead on Wildcat Canyon Road the paved Nimitz Way meets with Curran Trail and Inspiration Trail. Tilden Park orientation map and restroom at trailhead, currently no water.

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10.2 km

Inspiration Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook down to San Pablo Dam and along the Sam Pablo ridge into the Tilden Nature Area

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10.2 km

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point at Tilden Regional Park is quite well known and popular, so you may meet some crowds on the weekend. A short walk leads to a lookout view of …

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21.7 km

Wildcat Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a delightful, flowy, mostly shaded route through the canyon with fantastic views through the trees and a few overlooks and picnic spots to pull over and soak in the views.

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33.3 km

Agricultural Abundance Mural

Highlight • Monument

Agricultural Abundance Murals are colorful and hard to miss in this area. Paying homage to the agricultural efforts and workers that help this nation thrive.

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34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types