Adventure Awaits: Oakland’s 10 Best Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails

Round Top, Volcanic and Skyline Trail Loop is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Orinda, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy

Sequoia Bayview Trail is a 2.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Oakland, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Huckleberry Nature Path Loop is a 2.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Oakland, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.

Lake Temescal Loop is a 1.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Oakland, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Leona and Pyrite Trail is a 4.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Oakland, California that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Piedmont Park Loop is a 0.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Piedmont, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Palos Colorados Trail is a 3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Oakland, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Redwood Peak Trail is a 1.1 mile out and back trail located near Oakland, California that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Mullholland Ridge is a 1.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Orinda, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.