Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail is a 7.7 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Dublin, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
The park features rolling, grassy hills with oak and bay woodlands along the small drainages. The ridgeback trail meanders to its terminus at the small peak of the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail. This completely exposed trail doesn’t provide any shade, dress accordingly. There is a drinking fountain at the Donlon Point Staging Area parking lot; make sure to ll your water containers before starting the hike. Park at the Donlon Point Staging Area. Pass through the gate behind the restrooms to access the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail. You will follow this trail the whole way. The trail winds up the hill. Continue straight through the next cattle gate, and straight again past the next trail post, remaining on Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail. At the fork, take the trail closest to the fence line and continue straight past trail post #5. Keep heading uphill and at the fork stay on the trail to the slight left, passing trail post # 9. Keep going straight passing large water trough and follow the trail for just under 1 mile all the way up to the top of the hill. At the top of the hill, enjoy the view, and retrace your steps to return to the staging area. Park Hours: 8am - varies seasonally
From I-680 southbound in San Ramon, take Exit 31, the San Ramon Valley Blvd. exit. Turn left on San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon Valley Blvd. becomes San Ramon Rd. Continue south to Dublin Blvd. and turn right (west). Continue west on Dublin Blvd. for two miles. The staging area is on the right. From I-680 northbound in Dublin, take exit 31, the Alcosta Blvd. exit. Turn left on Alcosta, and left again on San Ramon Rd. Continue south to Dublin Blvd. and turn right (west). Continue west on Dublin Blvd. for two miles. The staging area is on the right. From I-580 eastbound or westbound, take exit 44A, the San Ramon Rd./Foothil Rd. exit, and turn north on San Ramon Rd./Foothill Rd. to Dublin Blvd. Turn west on Dublin Blvd. and drive for about two miles. The staging area is on the right.
March 27, 2021The views are stunning. It’s a great hike for a beginner (like me). There’s incline, but it’s manageable with level trail in between. No shade, so bring a hat & plenty of water!
March 23, 2021some loose rocks and lots of embedded rocks
February 24, 2021February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Nice out and back trail. People at the start, but it clears out. Nice views of the cities nearby and pretty at sunset!
January 24, 2021Freezing Pre Rain. No people due to adverse weather. Coyote sighting
December 19, 2020The hills were green, hike was fun
December 2, 2020November 27, 2020It was a pretty easy trail. Some uphill but mostly wide, flat path. Very relaxing hike.
November 27, 2020Pretty easy and beautiful trail.
October 24, 2020October 10, 2020Nice moderate hike. great view at the end. Lots of cow Pattys.
September 20, 2020September 20, 2020Such an amazing kid friendly easy trail! Make sure you bring lots of water since there is no shade. Recommend trail really early in the morning or later afternoon.
September 19, 2020August 15, 2020I did the Donlan Loop Trail and combined it with the Calaveras Ridge Trail. The Donlan Loop Trail is short and sweet with minimal elevation gain. You have views of the Tri-Valley, I-580, and you can see as far as Livermore/Altamont Pass. Other than that, there are no distinct features of this trail, but it's still a nice loop hike.
August 3, 2020The first .75 miles of this trail have really great views. After that, the amount of people you see tapers off a lot and the views are pretty similar to what you get in the beginning. The trail is wide, easy to follow, and there's only a few minor uphills. The end of this trail is at the base of a powerline. It is fairly remote. A satisfyingly simple 5 mile there-and-back with plenty of East Bay flora (hills and wildflowers) and fauna (cows).
May 31, 2020Amazing views all across. Easy hike. Great for trail running as well.
May 31, 2020Entire walk way is full of buffalo dung and absolutely no one there very very badly maintained and one the the low class trail as per me.
May 30, 2020Pro tip: look for the staging area on your GPS or it’s gonna send you to a private property. The hike was fun, with some long inclinations. There’s no shade at all, so be prepared for that. Lovely cows and awesome views.
May 17, 2020April 30, 2020Easy to follow trail. Lots of poop on trail though
April 26, 2020Nice trail with a bit of a nice incline. Great view of the Tri Valley. Trail was easy to follow. Not much shade but perfect for a 70 degree weather.
April 18, 2020Awesome panoramic views at the end.
March 22, 2020Wide trails!! Great for dogs!
March 18, 2020January 25, 2020Great hike no complaints.
