Sinawik Loop via Bishops Walk is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Oakland, California that features beautiful wild flowers. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Short version
March 23, 2021
March 18, 2021It’s very easy to follow for the most part and a nice light hike. I definitely warmed up though, so leave that extra fleece in the car and enjoy the walk! It was muddy in a few spots, but easy to navigate and the redwoods and grey skies made for a moody, mystical morning walk.
March 5, 2021Street parking, a lot of broken car window glass shards along the street, so be cautious. The trail is nice, shady almost everywhere. Good view in one spot, all the rest nothing special. Lots of poison oak along the trail
February 28, 2021A kind of secluded trail. It was nice to hear the trees creaking in the wind
February 17, 2021We lost the “correct” trail a couple times but no problem. Lovely views from the outlook. Lots of cheerful folks walking on this Tuesday afternoon, but no bikes or runners.
February 7, 2021Pretty short. Lookout point ha an exceptional view and sinawak has a decent tree covered narrow path. Can be moderately crowded.
February 4, 2021Great Local Hike. Plenty of parking, great view at the turn around. Due to recent rain, trail was a bit muddy, but nothing too crazy. Overall, nice walk and view.
February 4, 2021Plenty of street parking. The view at the lookout point at sunset was amazing on this clear evening. Clear skies made for an awesome view of the city. There were a lot of mountain bikers and the trail was very narrow so be careful. Most of the trail had pretty heavy canopy cover. Right around sunset by the creek the trail got darker and was tricky to avoid slipping. The soil was pretty compact, but there were small muddy patches spread about.
February 3, 2021January 31, 2021Great local Oakland hike - views of the bay plus creek sounds. If you don’t like mountain bikers it’s not for you!
January 28, 2021January 23, 2021January 20, 2021January 12, 2021Wide paved places with a nice lookout. Close to more forested canyon trails.
January 9, 2021liked the elevation and beautiful views. also really easy to follow.
January 1, 2021Slightly muddy but nothing slippery. Watch out for mountain bikers. Not good for strollers. Lookout point is worth it.
December 26, 2020December 4, 2020Loved it! Lots of shade and inclines
December 3, 2020November 25, 2020Made it about a mile or so in with my 3yo. The bishop’s walk portion was steep and narrow, leaving me a bit nervous anytime my kid tried to let go of my hand, but it led us to a lovely lookout point. The sinawik portion was lovely and took us through a grove of redwoods.
November 12, 2020October 7, 2020September 24, 2020September 3, 2020Good for mt biking. easy hike with quite some shades.
August 6, 2020Nice trail, a lot of broken glass which I worried about with my dog. Also very buggy. But overall nice short hike.
August 6, 2020August 3, 2020Too much invasive ivy, but really crisp and cool feel.
