Description: Dramatic views, redwood groves, and open grasslands await you on this adventure along to ridgeline of the East Bay.
Vehicle Logistics: No overnight parking at Tilden, arrange for a drop off. Drop off car overnight near Ridge Trail Park on Rancho Palomores Drive.
Permit Note: EBMUD lands require purchasing a permit for access. EBMUD permit link
Water: Non potable water at Sibley Camp. Water available at Golden Gate Steamers, Skyline Gate, and Redwood Gate. Limited water accessibility through Chabot to Cull Canyon.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Tilden, Inspiration Point – Sibley camp 6.8 miles
Mileage / Elevation: 6.8 miles / 1800’ gain
Maps: Tilden to Sibley
Camp: Sibley Camp. Primitive hike in site, reservation required, $5 per person.
Day 2: Sibley Camp – Two Rocks Camp
Mileage / Elevation: 15 miles / 1800’ gain
Maps: Skyline Gate to Bort Meadow, Chabot Regional Park
Camp: Chabot, Two Rocks Camp: Primitive hike in site, reservation required, $5 per person.
Day 3: Two Rocks Camp – Ridge Trail Park, Don Castro
Mileage / Elevation: 9 miles / 1200’ gain
Maps: Chabot to Cull Canyon
Total: 30.8 miles, 4800’ elevation gain