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Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Tilden Regional Park

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Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Tilden Regional Park

Moderate

4.8

(1930)

6,336

riders

Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Tilden Regional Park

01:19

17.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: June 3, 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

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Parking

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15 m

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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129 m

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

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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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163 m

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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7.41 km

Bay Overlook - San Pablo Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

View all the way to Golden Gate, amazing sunsets.

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8.85 km

San Pablo Ridge Trail

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Wide gravel/dirt double-track fire road with spectacular views to both sides of the ridge.

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13.3 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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17.6 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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17.7 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 …

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.24 km

115 m

113 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.35 km

1.24 km

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

22°C

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Nimitz Way – Inspiration Point Overlook loop from Tilden Regional Park

View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Nimitz Way

Bay Overlook - San Pablo Ridge

San Pablo Ridge Trail

Nimitz Way, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Inspiration Point Overlook

Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park

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