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Tilden Nature Area: Laurel Canyon Trail to Wildcat Peak

  Distance: 3.2 miles Elevation Gain: 700 feet High Point: 1,180 feet Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2 hours Fitness: Walkers, hikers Family Friendly: Yes, families who can’t hike too far can still visit the environmental education center and Tilden Little Farm. Dog Friendly : No Amenities: Visitor center, picnic areas, restrooms, children’s playground, drinking water Contact: East Bay Regional Parks GPS: 37° 54' 29.9952'' N 122° 15' 51.5304'' W Map to: Tilden Park Indian Camp, Kensington, CA Getting there: Take AC Transit Route 67 to the Canon Drive and Environmental Center stop, which leaves you just a few feet from the hike start. Parking: There is a parking lot with free parking at the end of Central Park Drive, but it can be very busy on weekends. William Penn Mott, the former director of the National Park Service and former Regional Parks general manager said that 740-acre Tilden Nature area and its environmental educati...