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Hike Details for Lake Chabot (9 mile) Lake Loop

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Lake Chabot (9 mile) Lake Loop

City: Castro Valley
Region: EastBay
Park: East Bay Regional Park District

Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Event Notes:
This hike is 9 mile loop around the Lake. Most of it is at lake level, but there is a 2 mile section where we go into the hills. Much more shade than sun. We meet and start at the Marina and take the East Shore trail about 2 miles that takes us to a trail junction on our left(Honker Bay). Down a little ravine and across a wooden bridge to the Columbine trail on the left. Keep the Lake on your left and you are going in the correct direction. We eventually come to Bass Cove trail, cross the dam, and return via the West Shore trail to the Marina. Snacks, cold drinks and restrooms there. Parking in the lot is now $5 or $6. You can park in the street for free, but obey the signs.
Contact: Andrew Kincaid
Email: kincaid.andrew@yahoo.com
Home Phone: (925) 484-4205

Trail Notes:

This is approximately a 9 mile loop of moderate difficulty. The total elevation gain is 800 feet. It is not the elevation gain, but the total distance that gives this hike a moderate rating. The hike will combine 4 different trails - East Shore, Honker Bay, Columbine, Bass Cove, and West Shore trails, to encircle the tranquil 315-acre Lake Chabot. Dogs are permitted on this hike. Click here for a Trail Map.

Trailhead Directions:

All directions are to get to the Lake Chabot Marina:
From I-580 in San Leandro:
Exit at Fairmont Drive and go east (uphill). (Note that Fairmont Drive becomes Lake Chabot Road.) The Marina entrance will be to the left at the bottom of the hill.

From I-580 westbound in Castro Valley:
Take the Strobridge Ave. exit. Turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Blvd., and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Marina is about two miles ahead on the right.

From I-580 eastbound in Castro Valley:
Take the Redwood Road exit and turn left onto Redwood Road, left at Castro Valley Blvd., right at Lake Chabot Road. The Marina is about two miles ahead on the right.

Meet at the Information Kiosk on the North East side of the parking lot. Additional street parking is available at no cost outside of the park entrance.

Parking Fee: $5 per Vehicle
Other Fees: $2 per Dog
Click Here for a Map

The trailhead information on this page was last updated
Friday, April 25, 2008.