Are dogs allowed on Albany Hill?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Albany Hill but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Albany Hill?

No, Albany Hill does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Albany Hill?

Albany Hill is rated moderate. It is 1.9 miles long with 630 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ModerateLoop

California

Albany Hill

Albany, California

1.9 mi

Distance

630 ft

Elev. Gain

51m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Albany Hill is a prominent hill along the east shore of San Francisco Bay in the city of Albany, California. Geologically, the hill is predominantly Jurassic sandstone, carried to the western edge of North America on the Pacific Plate and scraped off there in the course of subduction. Albany Hill is part of a range of hills uplifted long before today's Berkeley Hills. These hills include Fleming Point and Point Isabel, Brooks Island, the Potrero San Pablo, and the hills across San Pablo Strait.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:8 ft

Max:108 ft

192 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.