Lafayette to Moraga EBParks Bike Trail

Chris had a good idea to get out halfway between Pleasanton and Berkeley.  We choose a east bay trail starting off rt24 and heading into Moraga.

Chris and Jake joined us on roller blades and stroller.  Moxie was the afterburner when a squirrel was in sight.  Amber, Stephen, Sierra and Rohan added to our biking group.

There was cool enough breeze, plenty of trees to block hot east bay summer CA sun and the trail offered enough snaking turns and small ups and downs to keep interest.  We will return.  We went out about 4 miles for a 8 mile round trip.

Links: 

1. EBParks trail page

2. pdf map

Niles Canyon to Coyote Hills

We followed through with our ride as planned.  Arvind joined us - Anjeli was too sleepy this time and stayed home with mommy App.

Great ride.  We did not cross one road.  Trail is paved and super flat with a slight down grade along Alameda Creek to the bay.  Vegetation changes from fresh to brackish to salt.  Saw a few fish and some nice birds.  Return trip was quick with wind at back (aft port quarter) and Tobias telling us he was hungry.  Ended up longer than expected at about 22 miles.  Once I saw the Coyote hills I had to reach them.  :)  

Until next time.  Maher Family.

Alameda Creek - Bike Ride Plan

Hello.  On our list of bike rides is the Alameda Creek paved trail - part of East Bay Parks trails system.  Trail description.

Alameda Creek is formed by Alameda Creek watershed.

See aerial photo of the watershed area.

Murietta Falls is the tallest waterfall in the watershed and reachable on a EBMUD permit hike between Sunol and Del Valle ebparks.  Its a destination on our list.

The area covered is quiet expansive including its highest peak Mount Hamilton (picture in snow).

Alameda Creek Alliance are working to restore.

Biking Nimitz Way Tilden Park

We - Rachael Tabitha Tobias and Stephen - joined Chad Tori Ella and Ben for an out and back bike ride along Nimitz Way Trail in Tilden Park of the East Bay Parks.  Nice and smooth pavement, rolling hills, great views of Mt. Diablo, Mt. Tamalpais, bay, delta etc.  It was a quick out and back 8 miles but cool on a July day that is going to get hot.  We'll get out here and other paved trails again soon.