Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

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Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

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Alvarado Park – 360-degree viewpoint loop from East Richmond Heights

02:02

6.96km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 3.80 km for 72 m

After 4.71 km for 73 m

After 6.34 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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224 m

Camp Alvarado & Elderberry

Highlight • Rest Area

Large picnic area with shade and grilling facilities at the south end of the Wildcat Canyon Trail.

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469 m

Alvarado Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alvarado Park lies in the northwestern corner of the Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. In 1909 this was a private park, that was taken over by the City of Richmond in …

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3.83 km

360-degree viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot for clear views in every direction — but that means you won't find any shade here, either. Make sure you carry plenty of water while hiking on these trails.

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4.73 km

Belgum Bay Overlook ⛰️

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the bay

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5.31 km

Historic Belgum Sanatorium sidetrack

Highlight • Historical Site

Overgrown trail to the ruins of the former luxurious mental health sanatorium from the early 20th century.

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6.39 km

Water Fountain & Restroom

Highlight • Rest Area

Good place to refill water bottles before biking along Wildcat Creek Trail, and particularly before entering any of the trails into the park backcountry

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6.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.35 km

483 m

366 m

Surfaces

3.10 km