Arroyo Trail to Lupine Trail Loop is a 1.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Orinda, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
NOTE: The road leading to this trailhead - South Park Drive - is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to COVID-19. Visitors may still walk or bike to this trailhead. Please check here for updates: https://www.ebparks.org/news/covid_19_park_and_trail_updates.htm#parks-open-closed Nice loop with moderate climb and a steep descent. Ends at picnic table that you start at (Arroyo) so it's a great place to picnic and then do a one hour group hike with friends that will be moderately challenging.
January 18, 2021Plenty of shade
July 4, 2019Mostly in the sun. Very rocky and steep descent (or ascent, depending on which way you start) and easy to lose footing. Nice views. Cute wildflowers.
June 10, 2018Downhill is annoyingly steep and not maintained. But the first half is great.
July 16, 2017
First to ReviewShort, but challenging hike. It's a moderate descent up and then back down. The trail is shaded closer to the trailhead, but you're exposed to the sun for most of the hike. Bring some good shoes because the trail is covered in loose gravel and dirt; it's easy to lose you're footing. According to the signs, you can bike or horseback during the dry months. I saw "evidence" of horses throughout the trail.
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