Bayview Trail Observation Deck – Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay loop from Union City

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Bayview Trail Observation Deck – Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay loop from Union City

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(4135)

18,936

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Bayview Trail Observation Deck – Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay loop from Union City

01:14

21.9km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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3.89 km

San Francisco Bay Trail along Alameda Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent paved trail along the South side of the creek, dedicated to just biking and free from car traffic, with spectacular views

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Bayview Trail Observation Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Salt Pond Pier

Highlight • Lake

The former salt ponds are increasingly managed as natural wetlands, restoring some of the 90% of the wetlands around the SF Bay that were lost to development since the 1850s.

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Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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Alameda Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Alameda Creek Trail runs from the mouth of Niles Canyon westward to San Francisco Bay. The trail is fully paved and is popular with hikers, runners and cyclists.

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