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Meadows Canyon Trail – Nimitz Way loop from Kensington

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Contra Costa County

Meadows Canyon Trail – Nimitz Way loop from Kensington

Moderate

3.3

(28)

runners

Meadows Canyon Trail – Nimitz Way loop from Kensington

00:55

7.99km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Nature Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Meadows Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Linking the “Loop Trail” parking lot and Inspiration Point parking lot, it’s also a great way to access trails on the ridge and in the gorge. Long, flowing, and runnable — it gets very muddy after rain.

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2.80 km

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Highlight • Trail

At the Nimitz Way Trailhead on Wildcat Canyon Road the paved Nimitz Way meets with Curran Trail and Inspiration Trail. Tilden Park orientation map and restroom at trailhead, currently no water.

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2.83 km

Nimitz Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nimitz Way is a very popular paved path that runs high along a ridgeline. This trail features stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.

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4.10 km

Tilden Nature Area Bench with Bay views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just at the border of the Tilden Nature Area along Nimitz Way, this bench is a perfect place for a stretching break to take in the panoramic views across the Berkeley foothills to the Bay

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4.96 km

Laurel Canyon Trailhead at Nimitz / Bay Area Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

Highest point along Laurel Canyon Rd Trail

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7.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

1.78 km

446 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.82 km

1.28 km

430 m

308 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Meadows Canyon Trail – Nimitz Way loop from Kensington

Meadows Canyon Trail

Nimitz Way Trailhead — junction of Curran and Inspiration Trails

Nimitz Way

Tilden Nature Area Bench with Bay views

Laurel Canyon Trailhead at Nimitz / Bay Area Ridge Trail

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