Best trails in Shell Ridge Open Space, California
Looking for a great trail in Shell Ridge Open Space, California? AllTrails has 18 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Ready for some activity? There are 11 moderate trails in Shell Ridge Open Space ranging from 3.3 to 8.2 miles and from 137 to 859 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
Description
Shell Ridge is the City of Walnut Creek's largest open space unit, with trails for biking, hiking and riding through oak woodlands and grassland savannah on the lower flanks of Mount Diablo. Shell Ridge gets its name from the marine fossils left behind when the ocean waters that once covered the area receded. Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
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Park information
Acreage:
1,420 acres
Park hours
Monday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday
12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Top trails (18)
Borges Ranch Loop
#1 - Borges Ranch Loop
Shell Ridge Open Spacemoderate
(507)
(507)Length: 4.7 mi • Est. 2 h 21 m
Shell Ridge Open Space is a great spot for trail running or mountain biking. These trail weave through some fascinating geological terrain,Show more
Kovar Trail to Ridge Top Trail Loop
#3 - Kovar Trail to Ridge Top Trail Loop
Shell Ridge Open Spacemoderate(224)
(224)Length: 5.3 mi • Est. 2 h 51 m
Undulating hill views and an expansive valley unfold in the foothills of Mt. Diablo at Shell Ridge Open Space Park
Kovar, Ridge Top, and the Briones - Mt. Diablo trails are the heart of this trip from the western edge of Shell Ridge Park in Walnut Creek Open Space in Contra Costa County. This is a highly scenic, friendly feeling park that blends rugged and gentle terrain in one package, leading towards Mt. Diablo wildlands from this lesser used entrance.
This route covers an approximately 5 mile round trip loop: the open undulating hill views and level valley trails bring both challenging climbs and easy paths together in one venture. Views from the high Ridge Top Trail can be breathtaking, especially in a blanket of Spring greenery or Autumn gold.Show more
Fossil Hill, Briones to Mt. Diablo, Ginder Gap, and Coral Spring Loop
#5 - Fossil Hill, Briones to Mt. Diablo, Ginder Gap, and Coral Spring Loop
Shell Ridge Open Spaceeasy(233)
(233)Length: 3.7 mi • Est. 1 h 55 m
Ridge Top Trail to Briones to Mount Diablo Recreational Trail Loop
#6 - Ridge Top Trail to Briones to Mount Diablo Recreational Trail Loop
Shell Ridge Open Spaceeasy(164)
(164)Length: 4.5 mi • Est. 1 h 49 m
Deer Lake Trail, to Ridge Top Trail, to Briones Regional Trail
#7 - Deer Lake Trail, to Ridge Top Trail, to Briones Regional Trail
Shell Ridge Open Spacemoderate(189)
(189)Length: 5.3 mi • Est. 2 h 41 m
Shell Ridge: Indian Valley to Borges Ranch and Ridge Top Loop
#8 - Shell Ridge: Indian Valley to Borges Ranch and Ridge Top Loop
Shell Ridge Open Spacemoderate(60)
(60)Length: 6.4 mi • Est. 3 h 22 m
Shell Ridge: Pine Canyon Loop
#9 - Shell Ridge: Pine Canyon Loop
Shell Ridge Open Spacehard(110)
(110)Length: 11.3 mi • Est. 5 h 32 m
This is a beautiful hilly hike on a dirt path. There are many trail options to choose from if you'd like to extend further or shorten the hike. There’s little shade so make sure you have plenty of water.Show more
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