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Birding · Spring
Opens at 8am. No dogs, no drones. Closing times vary with the season between 5pm and 8pm:
Nov - Feb 5pm
Feb and Mar 6pm
Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov 7pm
April - Sep 8pm
Overview
This is an easy to moderate 4.8-mile long loop through Round Valley Regional Preserve. There are many trails that branch off the main loop that can be used to lengthen your run.
Runner Notes
Nice mixed slope terrain. This can be a nice route for running as there are consistent ground conditions.
Description
There are many options for you on this loop. From the parking area, head south on the
Miwok Trail, reaching a junction shortly after leaving the trailhead. At the junction, turn left on
Hardy Canyon Trail to take this loop clockwise. You'll start with a fairly flat run on nice wide trail. Gradually, you'll begin to climb as the
Hardy Canyon Trail loops south around the park and follows the drainage up to the half-way mark all on shaded singletrack.
You'll reach the halfway point right about the time you cross the saddle and start descending. Once you start your descent, you're mostly on open singletrack until you meet the
Miwok Trail junction. At the junction, take a right onto
Miwok Trail. From here, the trail is not always obvious as you can choose several singletracks that weave in and out (keep an eye on the
Trail Run Project mobile app!), or take the fire road back to the parking lot.
There is some accessible water in creeks and drainages along the
Miwok Trail that quickly dry up after rainy season.
Flora & Fauna
Oak trees and open fields. If you look carefully in the appropriate seasons you'll find hives of ladybugs and tadpoles and small frogs near the creeks.
History & Background
The land was purchased in 1873 by Irish immigrant Thomas Murphy who used it as a ranch. In 1988 his grandson sold 700 acres of Round Valley to the East Bay Regional Park District to be preserved as open space for public enjoyment. All historic objects are protected; please do not disturbed them.
Contacts
Shared By:
Coach Don Williams
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