60 Hikes in 60 Miles in 60 Weeks: Week Thirty-two
Briones Regional Park
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| View of lovely hills from Old Briones Road Trail |
What it's like:
4.3 miles up, over, and down glorious rolling grassy hills near Walnut Creek.
Why now:
Flower displays peak in April before grass towers over and obstructs big patches of California poppy, creamcups, and lupines.
If you can't make it this week:
Often really muddy in winter due to cattle traffic. Pleasant in autumn, especially the colorful foliage on Black Oak Trail.
Insider tip:
Briones is a large park with several staging areas, but Bear Creek provides the most parking as well as a few charming picnic sites (with grills and tables) near the trailhead.
Briones is hike number 22 in 60 Hikes in 60 Miles: San Francisco (third edition). Read about this hike on BAHiker.
Alternate choice:
Calero County Park trails lead uphill from the shore of their namesake reservoir, southwest of San Jose. This is a remote and often lonely place, where wildflowers are plentiful in spring (you may see some rare ones in the serpentine soil part of the park). Spend a few hours exploring Calero on this 5.1 mile loop, or make a full day out of it by continuing deeper into the hills. Most trails here are old ranch roads with moderate grades -- check the park map for some ideas.
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This is indeed one of the fascinating climbing places. Beautiful scenery can see flowers again, I wish I could come here once
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