July 2025

Join us for a path maintenance work party!

Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 29, 10 a.m. to noon

Do you enjoy working with your hands and seeing tangible results of your efforts? Join us to clean up Berkeley’s paths, work that’s mostly weeding, sweeping, raking, and clipping. We will have gloves and tools available, but feel free to bring your own. Please also bring your own water, as we won't be offering water or refreshments. Please RSVP to receive an email confirming the meeting place by writing to our path maintenance team at path.maintenance@berkeleypaths.org.

Evening Hike through Piedmont Parks and Stairs

When: Friday, July 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Leaders: Alina Constantinescu
Start/end: Exedra Plaza, 972 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont
Distance/elevation gain: Approximately 4 miles, 700 feet, with staircases and steep sidewalks.
Accessibility: Many stairs and some uneven trails. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.

For this month's installment of the sunset Friday hikes, we'll check out Piedmont Park and Dracena Park and walk by redwoods, creeks, and mansions with magnificent gardens and views. We'll return to our starting point at about sunset.  Read More

North Berkeley Different

When: Sunday, July 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Rodney Paul
Start: Berkeley Public Library North Branch (1170 The Alameda, Berkeley)
End: We’ll finish 0.5 miles from the starting point, an easy walk back to the library, or take the AC Transit 12 bus.
Distance/elevation gain: 1.6 miles, 100 feet
RSVP: Due to the small size of several parks, we are limiting the group to 25 people and are asking you to register for the walk.

With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies the “suburban” stereotype. On this tour, we'll visit its Tudor Revival public library, homes of different styles, a small but vibrant business district and even a small agricultural site. North Berkeley’s differences are the qualities that make it great. Read More

Stairs and Art in the Berkeley Hills

When: Sunday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader:  Roopa and Rachel
Start/end:  Live Oak Park, corner of Berryman and Shattuck 
Distance/elevation gain: 4.5 miles, 900 feet
Accessibility: Stairways on this route are not wheelchair accessible. No dogs are allowed on this walk.

We’ll start at Live Oak Park, proceed to the Rose Garden, and from there walk toward Grizzly Peak. Along the way we’ll see some great views of the Bay as well as a mural and some pottery. Read More

North Berkeley Rock Parks

When: Wednesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Rodney Paul
Start/end: 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley
Distance/elevation gain: 2 miles, 300 feet
Accessibility: May not be ideal for children and dogs. Terrain includes dirt paths that may be difficult for people using mobility devices. Moderate fitness necessary for an uphill segment.

Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. Read More

Berkeley Path Wanderers Association is a community organization of people who treasure the public pathways that crisscross our city. Learn More

The BPWA board generally meets monthly. Please contact info@berkeleypaths.org for more information.

We always welcome new volunteers to lead walks on Berkeley’s paths. If interested, please contact Walks Coordinator Tamara Gurin or Jen English at walks@berkeleypaths.org.

To support Berkeley's paths, you can donate online. All donations are tax-deductible and go toward building new paths, repairing and clearing existing paths, purchasing handrails, and advocating for paths and walkers.