1.3 hr
Overview
This trail starts at the end of Elderberry Trail junction. You'll be head west towards the Rocky Ridge Peak and hiking along the ridgeline while enjoying bay views on your left, and canyon views and Mt. Diablo on your right. At 1.1 miles where you'll see a EBMUD gate on the left, make a right turn, heading down a bit, continue until you reach the paved trail. From here, you have an option to hike down the paved trail to head back to the staging area. This portion of the trail is only about 0.5 miles but is very steep.
Trail Stats
4.7 km
72 m
596 m
335 m
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Photos
Breakfast time.
Breakfast time.
San Francisco skyline from Rocky Ridge
San Francisco skyline from Rocky Ridge
Westerly view from Rocky Ridge
Westerly view from Rocky Ridge
Hawks.
Hawks.
Is this Winter Cress?
Is this Winter Cress?
Sun set on ridge
Sun set on ridge
Flagged tree on ridge top at sun set.
Flagged tree on ridge top at sun set.
Sun rays.
Sun rays.
mountain after mountain when looking east on the top of Rocky Ridge.
mountain after mountain when looking east on the top of Rocky Ridge.
Mt. Diablo overlook at the junction of Elderberry Trail and Ridge View Trail as sun rises up.
Mt. Diablo overlook at the junction of Elderberry Trail and Ridge View Trail as sun rises up.
Rolling Hills extended into the fog.
Rolling Hills extended into the fog.
Sun rays.
Sun rays.
Before sunrise.
Before sunrise.
Sunrise above the canyon.
Sunrise above the canyon.
Foliage under morning sun.
Foliage under morning sun.
Panaroma view minutes before sunrise.
Panaroma view minutes before sunrise.