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Briones Overlook via Bear Creek Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back

Briones Overlook via Bear Creek Trail

Orinda, California

7.1 mi

Distance

1,713 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 50m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The Bear Creek Trail goes skirting the south and east shores of Briones Reservoir and ends near the Briones Overlook staging area. It is required that a trail use permit be obtained. Dogs are not allowed on trails. If you are going to do this as a shuttle trip, leave your car at the staging area northeast of Camino Pablo on Bear Creek Road. Continue to the Bear Creek staging area. It's at the park for the permit info.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:181 ft
Max:274 ft
522 ft
522 ft
181 ft212 ft243 ft274 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.5 mi5.3 mi7.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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