STEP IT UP TABLE OF CONTENTS
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You can download PDFs of all walks at the links below. Difficulty ratings on a scale of 1 to 5 are provided for each walk and the ratings appear at the bottom of the page.
North Berkeley
All of Keeler, Vistamont Trail, and Most of Creston (2)
The Oak St. Path Loop (2+)
A Short but Steep Northern Path Tour (3)
Waterfalls and Creeks of North Berkeley (4)
Favorite Paths of the North Berkeley Hills (4)
From Solitude to Shattuck Avenue (4)
Surprises of the Berkeley Hills (4+)
All the Paths North of Marin (5)
The Flats (West Berkeley and Albany)
Paths of the Flats (1)
A Shoreline Stroll (1)
The Trails of Albany Bulb (1)
The Albany Hill Traverse (2)
A Walk in the Park(s) (3+)
South Berkeley and Oakland
Garber and Beyond (1)
Paths of Panoramic Hill (2+)
Murals and Sights of South and West Berkeley (2+)
Gwin Canyon to Sibley: North Oakland’s Hidden Trails (4+)
Paths of Oakland and Trails of Huckleberry (4+)
The Claremont Canyon Climb (5)
The Beyond (Tilden, Kensington, and El Cerrito)
Through the Forest and Around Jewel Lake (1)
A Short, Shady Stroll: The Redwood and Golf Course Trails (1)
The Meadow Loop (2)
All the Paths of Kensington (3)
The Kensington Loop (3)
Ascent to the Ridge: Arroyo and Big Springs (4+)
Paths of El Cerrito (4)
And for more of a challenge...
Every Path in Berkeley in Six Walks (the Whole Berkeley Walk Series)
Every Path in Berkeley, Part 1 (4)
Every Path in Berkeley, Part 2 (4)
Every Path in Berkeley, Part 3 (4)
Every Path in Berkeley, Part 4 (4)
Every Path in Berkeley, Part 5 (3)
Every Path in Berkeley, Part 6 (3)
From Paths to Parks: Favorite Longer Trail Walks (7 to 17 miles)
Over the Hill and into the Park (4)
Strawberry Canyon Fire Trails and Nearby Paths (4)
Havey Canyon and Surrounding Trails (4)
From the Forest to the Ridge (4+)
The Skyline Sampler (5)
The Wildcat Loop (5)
BART to BART Berkeley to Richmond Trail Walk (5)
Through Six Parks: Downtown Berkeley to Oakland and Back on the Bus (5)
And the Ultimate Challenge...The Great Path Walk
The Great Path Walk (5+)
Difficulty ratings
1 - a step down: flat, short walks on streets and gentle paths; little elevation gain and no stairs
2 - not too bad: shortish walks without too much elevation gain; a few stairs but nothing strenuous or very steep
3 - the adventure begins: longer walks with more elevation gain and steps; may contain some steep or uneven sections but no very long climbs
4 - stepping it up: lots of steps and possibly uneven and difficult terrain; sustained steep climbs on stair paths, many without railings, and steep descents often also on stairs
5 - a true challenge: long, hard, and tiring walks with lots of elevation change and/or stairs and potentially difficult footing. You’ve been warned!