Meadows Canyon, Curran, Seaview, Arroyo, Quarry, Lower Big Springs and Wildcat Gorge Loop

A large loop in the heart of Tilden Park to take in the views of the bay and beyond. With its extensive trail system and various amenities, you’ll discover why it is called the ‘Crown Jewel’ of the Park District! Park at Lone Oak Staging Area adjacent to the Tilden Nature Area. Begin at the picnic site taking the left and heading uphill along the Meadows Canyon Trail. In 1.43 miles, take a right onto the Curran trail and an immediate left uphill onto the Seaview Trail. Cross Wildcat Canyon Road and continue along the Seaview trail uphill. In 2.18 miles, turn right onto the Arroyo Trail. Follow this single track trail downhill for .83 miles. At South Park Drive, turn right and follow the trail along the road to the Big Springs staging area. At the far end of the small parking area, take the Quarry Trail .81 miles to the intersection with the Lower Big Springs trail. At the 4 way trail juncture, head West onto Lower Big Springs and follow it uphill .21 miles to rejoin the Seaview trail. Take a left onto Seaview and follow it downhill, taking a right to return back to where you initially crossed Wildcat Canyon Rd. Cross the road again and rejoin Seaview. At the bottom of it, take a left onto the Curran Trail. Follow it .62 miles downhill to the intersection with the Wildcat Gorge Trail. Turn right onto Wildcat Gorge and continue along the creek .78 miles back to the Lone Oak Staging Area.