7 min
Overview
The trailhead for Bowl Loop is on the Meadowlark Trail at the far end of the preserve. It's a popular loop for mountain bikers because it has a couple of steep hills that rise and fall before the trail returns to the Meadowlark Trail. The trail is a narrow, dirt track that drops immediately downhill before it climbs immediately up an adjoining hill. It turns to the right and follows the boundary of the park before breaking to the right and dropping back downhill. The descent is steeper this time. The trail bottoms out, and then climbs back up to the Meadowlark Trail.<br><br>There are great views of the South and East Bay from close to the park boundary as it is above the other trails in the area.
Trail Stats
0.4 km
7 m
231 m
218 m
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Photos
Great views from the trail.
Great views from the trail.
On clear days, the views are sweeping.
On clear days, the views are sweeping.
You can see the Meadowlark Trail and the Bowl Loop Trail from this trail.
You can see the Meadowlark Trail and the Bowl Loop Trail from this trail.
Bowl Loop Trail drops from one hillside and climbs another. Views of the East Bay, South Bay, and other areas are offered along the trail.
Bowl Loop Trail drops from one hillside and climbs another. Views of the East Bay, South Bay, and other areas are offered along the trail.
A mountain biker heads off to the Bowl Loop Trail after completing Bowl Loop.
A mountain biker heads off to the Bowl Loop Trail after completing Bowl Loop.
Bowl Loop hugs the hill on the far side of the ravine. Two mountain bikers can be seen enjoying the rolling nature of the trail.
Bowl Loop hugs the hill on the far side of the ravine. Two mountain bikers can be seen enjoying the rolling nature of the trail.
A mountain biker drops from the hill. You can see part of a Bowl Loop Trail that runs along the top of the hill.
A mountain biker drops from the hill. You can see part of a Bowl Loop Trail that runs along the top of the hill.
A hawk sits in a tree next to the trail. The preserve is great for birding as it is home to a wide variety of them.
A hawk sits in a tree next to the trail. The preserve is great for birding as it is home to a wide variety of them.