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NATURE WALK: Nimitz Trail, Inspiration Point-Tilden Park - 1 PM - Relatively level with views
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Location
Inspiration Point - Tilden Park
Wildcat Canyon Rd
Berkeley, CA
USA
Registration Info
Registration is recommended
Rain cancels
About this event
When: Wednesday, Feb. 23 1 PM (approximately 2 hours) Note the PM hour!
Where: Nimitz Trail, starting from Inspiration Point in Tilden Park
Contact: Jeanette Ward, jbwardhmb@gmail.com 650.954.7476(cell/txt)
Registration Recommended or self register
Who: Members, volunteers, guests
Accessibility:Wheelchair accessible
NIMITZ TRAIL, INSPIRATION POINT-TILDEN PARK
Description: This is a great walk for gorgeous views of the Bay, as well as points East. At 2 miles, we reach Wildcat Peak 200 ft above our starting point, but there are a few ups and downs in-between. Turn-arounds are possible at any point, and you still get the views. We will have sufficient walk leaders to accommodate various distance/speed abilities.
Nimitz Trail is a relatively level walk on a paved fire road. The old road was built in the 1950s to access a Nike missile installation, which runs along San Pablo Ridge. It offers views of both San Francisco Bay and inland valleys, both quite beautiful.
Where to meet: We will meet at Inspiration Point in Tilden Regional Park on Wildcat Canyon Rd.
What to bring: Binoculars if you have them, good hiking shoes or boots for the trails, layered clothing for variable weather, water, windbreaker, snacks. Hiking poles are optional, but lots of us depend upon them for balance and to avoid slippage on slopes.
Directions: From North Berkeley take Spruce St to top; cross the intersection with Grizzly Peak Blvd and go directly across to Wildcat Canyon Road. Follow this road about 3 winding miles to Inspiration Point. Parking is available.
Transportation: Need a ride? Members can request a ride from the Ashby Village office- 510-204-9200. Or have your guest bring you, and join you on the walk.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS:
if you are vaxed and boosted no mask is required. If you are not vaccinated, you
must wear a mask.
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