The best MTB trails around Dublin

This trail is a fantastic wide path perfect for both climbing and descending. There are a few steep sections if you want to go uphill, but if you decide to ride back down, your reward is a fluid downhill ride. Climbing is manageable if you're in good shape, but don't be discouraged if you need to walk some parts, it's worth it! This is also a popular spot for hikers, so keep an eye out for others also enjoying the trail.

This multi-use trail runs through several neighborhoods in south Livermore sunning parallel to the Arroyo Mocho creek. There are paved and dirt sections to the trail and in this section crosses a bridge over Arroyo Mocho.

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park spans over 9,000 acres of forested ridge and features several viewpoints that provide stunning vistas of the surrounding area. The park has miles of trails with significant elevation changes, reaching over 1,600 feet in some areas.

Bishop Ranch Regional Open Space Preserve encompasses 806 acres of grasslands, forests, and meadows in San Ramon, California. The trails on the property offer a natural wilderness experience without having to drive far outside the city.

Redtail Hawk Trail is a 2-mile picturesque double-track trail that offers breathtaking views across San Ramon and towards Mount Diablo, especially during the first half mile, where it follows the ridgeline. It's a great path to stop and capture some fantastic, memorable photos of the spectacular scenery.

This 2.71-mile trail begins at Timbercreek Road and follows the ridge line of the Dougherty Hills with beautiful views of San Ramon, the Dublin Hills, and Mount Diablo. The route ascends to 850 feet in elevation through lush tall grasses, oak trees, and various native plants, gradually descending to the trail's end at Bollinger Canyon Road.

The Tassajara Ridge Trail is a beautiful ride with rolling hills and overlooks boasting excellent views of San Ramon, Dublin, and Danville. Taking this route clockwise will give you longer, more gradual downhill sections and shorter and steeper climbs. The trail is at its best during the spring and early summer when the hills are lush green, wildflowers are blooming, and cows can be spotted grazing nearby.

This multi-use trail skirts around the southern portion of San Ramon and is popular for walkers, runners, and cyclists, with views including Camp Parks, the valley's rolling hills and various wildlife, including jackrabbits. The trail is a mix of paved and singletrack trails, with some moderate ups and downs in elevation. You can access the trail from several points within the Stonehenge Way and Holborn Way neighborhoods.