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Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Berkeley Rose Garden

Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Berkeley Rose Garden

Moderate

4.6

(5847)

19,140

riders

Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Berkeley Rose Garden

01:13

20.3km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.21 km for 1.69 km

Open: • April 1-November 1 (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Highlight • Trail

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.

Tip by

12.7 km

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 San Francisco Bay, or just enjoy views of the hills from the parking lot, with numerous benches to sit and take a break it's a great spot for photos.

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12.7 km

View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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12.8 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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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

7.92 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

5.72 km

122 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Berkeley Rose Garden

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point Overlook

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