- Location: East Bay Mud North Watershed, Permit Required
- Route: From the Orinda Connector Staging area, take Old San Pablo Trail to Inspiration Trail, left. Follow Inspiration Trail to Tilden Park and Inspiration Point.
- Mileage: 8.49 miles, with 1118 feet elevation gain
- Difficulty Level: Strenuous climb on Inspiration Trail, otherwise moderate on Old San Pablo Trail
- Description: The initial hike is through a canopied forest along San Pablo Reservoir. The turn on to Inspiration Trail starts a climb on open hills, all the way up to Tilden's Inspiration Point. Beautiful hike in cooler weather, but would not attempt this on a hot summer day.
- Trail Map: Download Map Here
- Trailhead and Parking: Orinda Connector Staging Area
Hike to Inspiration Point
East Bay Mud North Watershed