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Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from San Pablo Reservoir

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United States
California
Contra Costa County

Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from San Pablo Reservoir

Moderate

2.9

(25)

44

riders

Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from San Pablo Reservoir

01:15

17.7km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Tilden Nature Area

Tilden Regional Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

6.07 km

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Highlight • Trail

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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2

9.37 km

Nimitz Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3

10.3 km

At the Nimitz Way Trailhead on Wildcat Canyon Road the paved Nimitz Way meets with Curran Trail and Inspiration Trail. Tilden Park orientation map and restroom at trailhead, currently no water.

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4

10.4 km

Inspiration Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

10.5 km

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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6

10.9 km

Wildcat Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a delightful, flowy, mostly shaded route through the canyon with fantastic views through the trees and a few overlooks and picnic spots to pull over and soak in the views.

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

3.91 km

2.54 km

1.78 km

131 m

Surfaces

8.58 km

3.91 km

3.25 km

1.92 km

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