Hike to Inspiration Point

  • 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
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Hike to Inspiration Point

East Bay Mud North Watershed