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Hike Details for Elderberry Trail (Las Trampas) - (Main PAVED Parking Lot)

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Elderberry Trail (Las Trampas) - (Main PAVED Parking Lot)

City: San Ramon
Region: EastBay
Park: EBRPD

Sunday, December 03, 2006 @ 10:00 AM

Event Notes:
This is a 6 mile hike with 1,000' of elevation gain at Las Trampas in Danville. It is not easy. Trail is a fire road. Could be some mud in two locations, but I doubt it. Hike should take about 2.5 hours. Should be sunny and cool, so dress for it. EBMUD hiking permit holders are very welcome. Directions from 680N or S. Exit at Crow Canyon and go west (where the sun sets) almost 2 miles to Bollinger Canyon Rd (traffic light). Don't miss it or you will end up in Castro Valley. Right turn and about 5.5 miles to the end of the road. Staging area is on the left. Restrooms and water there. This hike will make us hungry, so please join us for lunch at nearby Erik's Deli.
Contact: Andrew Kincaid
Email: kincaid.andrew@yahoo.com
Home Phone: (925) 484-4205

Trail Notes:

The elderberry trail at Las Trampas is a 5.5 mile hike. First mile is strenuous; 1,000' elevation gain. That's an ~20% slope. After that, it's mostly downhill, with the last 2 miles being in the shade of dense forest.

Trailhead Directions:

From I-580 in Castro Valley, take Crow Canyon Road north to Bollinger Canyon Road. Turn left (north) onto Bollinger Canyon Road and follow the road until you reach the park gate and follow the road THRU the park gate and follow until the end. Turn left into the main parking lot.

From I-680 Southbound in San Ramon, exit and turn right (west) at Crow Canyon Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn Right on Bollinger Canyon (traffic light). Drive to the end of the road ~4.5 miles. The trail head parking lot is on the left.

From 680 Northbound, exit at Crow Canyon Road and turn left (west). Proceed 1 mile and turn Right on Bollinger Canyon (traffic light). Drive to the end of the road ~4.5 miles. The trail head parking lot is on the left.

The lot is paved and there are restrooms. If it is full, park off the road. Turn left into the main parking lot.

Parking Fee: no charge
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The trailhead information on this page was last updated
Tuesday, November 22, 2011.