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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from North Berkeley

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from North Berkeley

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from North Berkeley

02:01

29.7km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Nature Area

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

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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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10.8 km

View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point

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Inspiration Point sits at nearly 1,000 feet of elevation, offering views over Inspiration Creek, San Pablo Dam Road, and the San Pablo Creek reservoir. With parking and restroom facilities nearby, it's a good start-and-end point for a loop.

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10.9 km

Inspiration Point Overlook

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

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11.0 km

Nimitz Way

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Nimitz Way is a very popular paved path that runs high along a ridgeline. This trail features stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.

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15.2 km

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

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Hard packed dirt and gravel fire road trail, rewarding with scenic views into the valley with San Pablo reservoir shining below and pavement sections above

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16.0 km

Nimitz Way

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The Nimitz Trail, also known as Nimitz Way, is one of Berkeley's most popular trails and a great route that will link you to many fun cycling circuits in the …

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29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

8.60 km

603 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

7.77 km

122 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

22°C

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Nimitz Way loop from North Berkeley

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point Overlook

Nimitz Way

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Nimitz Way

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