LAS TRAMPAS EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK: CORDUROY HILLS & LAS TRAMPAS PEAK

LAS TRAMPAS EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK: CORDUROY HILLS & LAS TRAMPAS PEAK 

Hike Date:  Saturday, March 29, 2025

Leader:  Ron Gasparinetti

Leader Email: ron@sfhiking.com

Leader Phone:  650 759-5345

Hike Rating: Level 4

Hike Mileage:  8.4 miles

Elevation Gain:  2044'

Description:  This hike is one of my top 3 hikes in the Bay Area.  The north side of Las Trampas East Bay Regional Park is less visited, and has spectacular views all the way to the Sacramento delta and beyond.  Looping on the east side of the park, we'll climb up the Chamise Trail and join up with the Corduroy Hills Trail. At Eagle Peak we'll have a postcard view of Mt. Diablo, and if it's a clear day, to the Sierras.  The Madrone Trail connects to the Las Trampas Ridge Trail and eventually to Las Trampas Peak. We'll follow Las Trampas Ridge down to the Bollinger Creek Trail for a final, gentle two-mile hike along Bollinger Canyon Creek back to our starting point. A good portion of the loop is on dirt fire roads, but impressive views will be all around us.  There is a nice combination of forest, grassland and cows.  The Corduroy Hills Trail has some steep sections, but the route to Las Trampas Peak is a moderate uphill for the most part. Here is an Alltrails link of the proposed route.

Bring / Wear:  Lots of water for a vigorous hike; lunch, sunscreen and hat for the sunny portions. Poles would be useful for the steep sections.  

Weather Policy:  Canceled in the event of heavy rain. 

Pet Policy for this hike: Las Tampa's EBRP is very dog friendly.

Ready to join the hike?  Here are the meeting options:

• SF Meeting Location:  Whole Foods (map) @ 2001 Market Street.  Meet on the Dolores Street side.  There's parking on the street.

SF Meeting Time:  9:15 AM (departure shortly thereafter).

• East Bay Meeting Location:  Rockridge BART station (map).  Meet at the bottom of the escalators.  There's free and ample parking.

East Bay Meeting Time:  9:30 AM (departure shortly thereafter).

Not a member of the SFHC and want to join this hike? Contact the hikeleader so we know you're joining us and to arrange for ride-sharing (if needed).  Non-members are required to sign a release of liability form before participating in the hike.

NOTE: I'll reach out to those registered who have indicated that they need/want a ride or can take passengers. We will do our best to accommodate those who need a ride but please understand that carpool availability is limited by the number of drivers that register for the hike.   If you need to contact me for whatever reason, please do so before Friday @ 3:00 PM the day before the hike.  Please only show up at Whole Foods or the Rockridge BART station if you have a ride arranged ahead of time. Please note Carpool Fees below.

Trailhead Meeting Location: Las Tampas Public Parking (map) Carpooling is always encouraged.               

Trailhead Meeting Time: 10:00 AM (The hike will begin at 10:15am)

Roundtrip driving distance: From SF 80 miles.  From Rockridge 55 miles

Carpool Fees (per passenger):  From SF $12   From Rockridge $7 

Entrance Fee: No entrance fee for this location