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Hike Details for Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail

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Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail

City: Orinda/Moraga
Region: EastBay
Park: Lafayette Reservoir

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Saturday, October 03, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

Event Notes:
This is a full moon hike. The weather forecast is good. It should be great. I did this hike last month when it was full moon; it was wonderful. To make it a little shorter than the Via Granada entrance, we will be starting at the junction of Rheem Blvd. and Zander Drive The total distance is less than five miles, should take about two hours. On a clear night with the full moon I didn't need a flashlight, but may be good to have it. Layered clothing may help.
Contact: Iqbal
Cell Phone: (925) 254-8626

Trail Notes:

Upper Trail is a dirt trail. We will start out our hike by the water tank area (Walk up the path in front of Zander Drive on Rheem Blvd. at the crest of the hill). This hike is 4.69 miles in length. Unlike the lower paved route around the reservoir, the rim trail has a lot of up and down, including some rather steep grade portions. Overall I consider this trail to be fairly moderate for an experienced hiker, but could be quite challenging for the novice or newbie. Plan 90 minutes to 2 hours to complete this trail. For a trail map, click here (PDF format).

Trailhead Directions:

From Highway 24 West bound in Contra Costa County, exit Acalanes Road/Upper Happy Valley Road. Drive under the freeway through the traffic light on to Acalanes Road. You will pass three stop signs (steep winding road after the first stop sign) the road name changes to Glorietta Blvd. At the fourth stop sign you will come to a T junction, turn left on to Rheem Blvd. Drive up Rheem Blvd. about 1 mile to the top of the hill and park on Zander Drive. From Highway 24 East bound take the Orinda exit. Turn right at the light on Moraga Way. Go through the next light and drive for approximately 1 mile to the next light. Turn left on Glorietta Blvd. Drive another half a mile and turn right on Rheem Blvd. Drive up Rheem Blvd. about 1 mile to the top of the hill and park on Zander Drive. Walk across Rheem on the path to the Water Tank on the Rim trail.

Parking Fee: 0
Other Fees: 0

The trailhead information on this page was last updated
Monday, June 22, 2009.