April’s hike in Sunol Regional Wilderness will take us along the picturesque “Little Yosemite” gorge with sounds of rushing water from Alameda Creek and glimpses of its many small waterfalls. We’ll stop to enjoy the creek’s overlook before a gentle climb up Canyon View trail to enjoy the breathtaking views of an oak-lined canyon and serene rolling hills. During the pre-hike of the route, lots of wildflowers and animals were seen and heard including poppies, lupines, yarrow, elderflower, sticky monkey flower, turkeys, swallowtail butterfly, garter snake, acorn woodpecker and cows. How many will you spot?
Meeting Place: Sunol Regional Wilderness, 1895 Geary Road, Sunol. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Geary Road. We will start hiking from gate at Camp Ohlone Road there.
When: 9am, Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Distance: About a 3.8-mile loop on dirt fire roads and single-track trail with an elevation gain of 417 feet. The route is considered moderate.
Please Bring:
Essential - Comfortable walking shoes, water (no drinking water available in the park), sweater/ jacket as needed.
Recommended - A snack, sunscreen, hat, walking poles if you like to use them.
How to join: It’s free, so please sign up through the online schedule – the same as a usual class, or email or Whats App us to add you.
Other Information:
Restrooms are available at the start. There is no drinking water available in the park.
If parking lot at the end of Geary Road is full, parking is available when you turn around and follow the signs to one of the multiple designated overflow parking areas.
Members, family and friends are welcome. A kid-friendly route.
Dogs must be leashed in parking lots, 200 feet from any trail or park entrance in picnic area and where grazing animals are present. Dogs must be under voice control at all times.
Participation in the hike is free but the park charges $5 per vehicle and $2 per dog.
Other nearby activities of interest:
The Visitor Center is open on Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Wildflower Exploration - free guided wildflower hikes by a Park Naturalist. First come, first served, sign-up occurs the morning of at the visitor center.
See the park link for more information: Activity detail | East Bay Regional Parks Online Registration
