Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

I did the first two-thirds of a self-regulated 5K at this spot. At dusk. It was gorgeous! Just watch out for the cow patties...

Super cool place for hiking with family and friends! Loved it.

Wonderful views and so much greenary with beautiful sky. Its a fun place to bring toddler too. My Little one enjoyed the uphill n downhill so much.

Great place to trot around and burn off some energy while enjoying some outstanding views. Just be sure to mind the cattle and bobcats...

Saw some deer and a nice sunset. Path is wide and cleared away for biking

Too hot. The trail is near to I-680 and very noisy. Nothing special in the woods and brush. No Creek. But it is a good place to exercise the body and workout.

Great trails kids loved the wild life

Its a nice place to be outdoors but a better map system would be appreciated. Hot, dusty, bring water and dress in layers. Its about 45 minutes walking to the ridge.

Great place for a hike. There are many choice of trails. So, one can chose the trail based on the time available and ability. The difficulty of the hike was moderate. There are 37 car parking spots along the road. There is a restroom and water fountain at the start of the trail.The best part of the hike was the shaded trail and breathtaking view of the valley. The trail seems to be very popular among bikers, came across ~10 bikers. I would definitely recommend the hike.

Really great spot for hiking. Plenty of trails at the top to loop around and very beautiful views of the surrounding hills.

One of the best place for great hiking

Not much shade in certain areas. It is an okay place to exercise and bike. Started the trails in the morning and left the park in the early afternoon. The park can get really hot in the summer and crowded so I’m glad I went in the morning when it was cooler. The park is just like Sunol wilderness park but Sunol seems a little better in terms of views.

This is a great regional Park that is really close to Pleasanton city. The initial part of the trail has a very steep climb. Later the trail splits and takes you on the back of the hill. Once there, you dont see or hear any signs of city. There are olive groves and beautiful small ponds along the trail. The trail goes up and down past many pretty locations. Between December and March, the hills will be very green. Enjoy hiking, running or biking.

This beautiful gem of a regional park had spectacular views, and a couple different grades of elevation gain to choose from. The top views include the canyon, the Tri Valley cities, and Sunol wilderness, and is especially nice in the Springtime after a rainy winter. Its only a 15 minute drive from my house, so I can go from city to wilderness without much wear and tear on my car. Its a good hour hike, both ways combined, to the summit taking the steep switch backs. Watch out for cow patties and dont leave valuables in your car (ever).

Really nice uphill hike.

Great hikes through old oaks with some scenic vistas. Lots of mountain bikes zipping by keeps you on your toes. Pay attention to poison oak of the trail and listen for rattlesnakes which are easily avoided. I saw none in two days and was disappointed.

Dog friendly with bathrooms and multiple water sources. See pictures of signs for more info on what to expect. Great views and tons of parking. @berlinerbeagle

This review is based strictly on how well the hill works your glutes.

Beautiful views and trails to explore

Great place for a hike and run. They have many different trails for you to pick from! Beautiful place overall.

I visit Pleasanton Ridge park every weekend. It has few trails, they are picturesque during spring. Its an good exercise. Many families with kids visit there.

Great trailing spot...but the trail road is not natural, its all made up road. Have water source only at the top.

A good way to start the day...

Great hiking trails, some steep inclines and some just flat walking trails. Wear good sturdy hiking shoes for uneven rough pathways. Beautiful view once you reach the top.

Very nice hike, but probably only 20% shade. Decent amount of people but alot of parking

What a beautiful place to hike. The EBRPD does a great job maintaining the ridge.

Great mid-range hiking location with several different trail, really nice views and great maps.

Nice and simple trail to enjoy the scenery

Fun place to hike and has a couple picnic tables in some isolated places for a nice scenic lunch. Highly recommend for exercise and a nice quiet day outside!

Great place to hike, ride, or get out into nature. The initial hike to the top is moderate or steep, depending on the trail. Great views from the top... You can also cross into nearby regional parks. Loops can go from 3 to 8 miles on average.

Beautiful views. Moderate to challenging trails. Great for walkers, hikers, runners, bikers, dogs....and cows.

Great hike. The creek on top was beautiful.

Vast area. Lost of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. Some trails are very wide. You can see nice view of tri valley area. Cows will give you company.

This review is only for the Sunol side of the ridge. I entered the park from the Foothills entrance. This is an active mixed-use park with many mountain bikes, horses, cows, and hikers. Luckily, the trails are easily traversable with no major ruts or potholes to worry about (nevermind the cow presents!). There is one bike-free trail that meets up with the ridge trail at the top. However, the other trails are very wide and can easily accommodate mixed traffic. The views are fabulous. Everything from watching sad commuters be stuck on I-680 to Mission Peak and Mount Diablo. The trails are a medium grade with some steep areas and some nice flat areas. At the top, there are a variety of picnic tables and views to choose from. There is some shaded areas but its mostly exposed.

Awesome place! Lots of trail with spectacular view. Stroller friendly routes. Free parking.

Pleasant strip of parkland, sandwiched between a motorway and some private forest. Small number of mature trees that give a little shelter in summer. You will see some cows who dont seem to mind hikers, Kingsnakes, lizards, condors, mule deer and the occasional mountain biker. Walking paths are medium toughness, and there are simple gravel roads for 4WD vehicles. Nice views of the whole area.It gets hot in the summer, so make sure you know where the water tap is!

Decent hiking trails at this park. Great views from the high grounds. We started our hike well before the sunrise and had great views of the sun rise as we ascended to higher grounds.I recommend this hike to hiking enthusiasts and experts.

Very nice place for hiking,Its bit moderate for older and children, Free parking.

The best place in the area, lots of wonderful landscapes

Beautiful trail with pleny of shade until you get to the top

Beautiful views once you hike up the hill.

Good trails. Good view. Muddy after rain in few places but overall loved it.

Very nice for nature walk

Nice cool hike with plenty of shade along the trails. Its green, has views and not very steep. You can turn back using one of many trails when you want. Maps are available at trailhead. There are cattle grazing on the hills and a pond. Cool weather also added to the experience.

Wide trails, dog friendly, however cows are not so much. Good mix of steep and gradual incline. Nice views of valley.

Great close get away.

Great hiking experience, easy on legs and not too steep. Kids friendly hike with lots of views and greenery. Definitely recommend this hike.

It was so green and lush after all the rain we have gotten this spring! Great series of trails with beautiful views.

This is hands down one of my favorite East Bay Regional Parks. The Foothill Staging area has plenty of parking and makes a great starting point.

Nice and easy loop which can be finished in a couple of hours. Very scenic during spring when things turn green.

The hiking is beautiful and its so cool to hangout with the cows

Nice hike. Kids can do it as well. Make sure to keep away from the cows there. Some of them were little aggressive.

Great. Has a pretty decent climb right out the gate. Nice scenery this time of year

Nice exercise and good view.

Great hike today, first time at Pleasanton Ridge!

Great place to take hikes!

Lovely park. close to freeway unfortunately. there are some breathtaking meadows in the spring.

Good place for a easy and moderate hike. Lots of trail options. Parking lot may get full in the weekend mornings.

Nice hike, drive safe tho

Great place for hiking and mountain biking. Good hills for a workout and fun ride. Climbing comes first, then a fun downhill to finish. Perfect!

Perfect place to meet Nature at its best

If youre ready for a great work out, then the hiking trails here will give it to you. There are drinking fountains and pit toilets at the trail heads. Please be a considerant pet owner and take your used animal waste bags with you.

Great trail, easy access, lots to see.

My favorite hiking place. I almost go there every weekend, from spring to summer. I saw green grass, I saw ridges fogged. I saw grass is getting yellow, I saw cloudy and blue sky. It is beautiful area and challenge, interesting hike park. Not one of it, but the only one.

Great local hiking trail

Awesome place to hike... beautiful scenery during spring

Well marked trails, with great views of the valley once you make the climb up.

Such a beautiful place to go hiking or mountain biking!

It is medium hike trail, half shaded and half not. You definitely needs plenty water and snack if you want. They have restrooms(just two, one per gender), and water fountains.There are plenty if parking spots, the parking is FREE.The good things for this trail was, unlike most of my previous trails I had full phone service during my walk (It is sometimes hard to find friends when you loose the connection).You can make calls and have access to internet.

Love the view

Very clean, great parking, beautiful hillside, clean bathrooms

Weve tried this and another park out during the holiday break and it was a lot of fun, beautiful and nice views

Awesome spot for mountain biking. Very advanced mountain biking location with plenty of miles of trails. Great climbs, awesome views and some gnarly downhill runs. Doesnt get any better than this. Easy parking and free. Dont miss out if you are in the area on business or leisure, rent a bike and ride this spot.

It is always so peaceful here if you ever need to get away this is a place to clear your mind

LOVE THE TRAILS AND THE VIEWS!!!

This park is so much bigger than what you originally think ( or at least that was the case for me). Beautiful at sunrise or sunset, but watch out for the cows lol! Come prepared to hike and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

The Pleasanton Ridge is one of the best hikes around the Tri-Valley area. You can make it as hard, long or as casual as you want.You can follow one of two trails up and have an adventure with where you decide to stop and head back down. If you intend to do the whole Pleasanton side of the ridge - be prepared for a good three hour hike with some steep uphill. Overall its a great day hike and has plenty of great views as you get higher up. Theres a good amount of sun cover depending on which trail you take but none of them will disappoint.

Beautiful park. Lots of good trails and amazing views of the valley.

Amazing. Absolutely the best place to go hiking anywhere in the region, without being crowded by tons of people. Its a beautiful hike, and it rewards you with stunning views at the top. There are tons of trails to take and climb, pathes to explore, etc.Great place to go if you are looking for a daily hike.

Went to the top for the Snow Moon. Good hike.

Easily accessible park. The trails have nice views of the bay area.

Climbs 1000ft for a good workout and great views in a natural forest environment.

Good hiking spot. But not for beginner hikers because it has many steep inclines

Been hiking here since I was a kid. One of the few places left to be able to ride bikes and get a run in while enjoying everything nature has to offer.

Wonderful hiking place with a great view every step of the way

A nice place to stop after a long drive.You can take Yarts from here to Yosemite National Park.

Absolutely love this place! This is a great ridge line to hike bike walk or run even. The best part being that the difficulty of the trail is dependent on what trail you choose because there are a few options! Amazing views, perfect if your a photographer looking for that one of a kind sunset shot! Four stars Because there is not a full service bathroom ( no sink/just a seat to do your business on) in addition they do not have any grills for BBQ.

A very beautiful sport for trekking with breath taking views of cattle grazing green slopes

Nice place to hike!

February is a great time to hike Pleasanton Ridge, the hills are green and the scenary beautiful

I went here for a hike with my wife and we both loved this place. There is ample parking, approach road is beautiful with lovely houses and the views from the trail are spectacular. Hike is easy to moderate with low elevation gain. There are restrooms and picnic areas.

It has various trail courses.

Love this entrance location, with ample parking, beautiful views, public restrooms (though none flushable toilets or running water, still very clean and convenient) drinking fountain and faucet at main trail entrance. Plentiful trail options with two entrances from parking taking you up and along the Pleasanton ridge for walks, hikes, biking and horseback riding depending on your preference. Trails consists of large open fire roads down to small single track trails that are also clean fairly well maintained. Great place for long hikes or runs with over 10 miles of main trails (now more with additions on north end ) miles of smaller trails and options of taking inner or outer trails across ridge giving you choices when it comes to views, elevation gains, difficulty levels and places you wish to go if you chose to hike through instead of around the park. The beginning of the main trail is bit steep for beginners but doable and worth the views rest is average grade once youve gone past first couple hundred yards.

The best hiking place ever, view of the valley, and very relaxing.

Pleasantly wooded in the canyon, nice views from the ridge

Steep wide trails to accommodate mountain bikers. Very hot in the summer with limited shade. Lots of views of 680 with traffic noise buzzing by and that spoils the views / experience. To get up to the top is slog and reward isnt worth it IMO.

Did the 6.7mile recommended loop from All Trails app. Good workout carrying 25+lbs

Its a really step trail but it has a beautiful view of Pleasanton at the top, it has a lot of shady zones that are good for a short rest, there is also mountain bike trails and once you get to the top you can choose between different trails to continue your hiking

Absolutely love hiking at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. Such a beautiful and refreshing area. We’ll often pack a small lunch and eat at the tables at the top of the ridge while enjoying the breathtaking views around us. If you live in the Tri-Valley area this place is a must visit!!

Love Morning mtb detour to work. Up longview down to Alviso Adobe (Castlewood trailhead)