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Redwood Regional Park - West Ridge Trail, Stream Trail, East Ridge Trail

Distance: 3.5 miles Elevation Gain: 690 feet High Point: 1,330 feet Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes Fitness: Hikers, walkers, runners Family Friendly: Dog Friendly : Dogs are allowed under voice control on park trails. There is a dog fee of $2 per dog. (No fee for guide/service dogs.) Fees are collected on weekends and major holidays. Amenities: Numerous restrooms and picnic areas throughout the park. Contact: East Bay Regional Park District GPS: 37° 49' 53.9544'' N 122° 11' 5.6616'' W Map to: Redwood Regional Park Skyline Gate Staging Area Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1526132512 There is just something so calming about hiking through redwoods. Perhaps it’s because as the tallest trees in the world, they make us realize just how small we are. Perhaps it’s because their thick canopy seems to block out the noise and chaos of the the outside world. Whatever it is, whenever I see them, I feel very l...