The Best Hiking in Kensington
Looking for the best hiking in Kensington? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Kensington. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Kensington
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Kensington, California
Wildcat Peak Trail via Laurel Canyon and Sylvan Trail
3.42 mi / 669 ft gainWildcat Peak Trail via Laurel Canyon and Sylvan Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Berkeley, California.Read more -
Kensington, California
Tilden Little Farm
4.0First make sure to stop at the store and stock up on fresh lettuce and celery for the animals. Your kids (or just the kid in you) will love to feed them! Note that they're only allowed to eat lettuce and celery, so don't try to feed them your own snacks or get creative. ;) If you want to make it...Read more -
Kensington, California
Havey Canyon Loop
8.21 mi / 1056 ft gainHavey Canyon Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Berkeley, California.Read more -
El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito Foundation Memorial Grove Trail
1.24 mi / 417 ft gainEl Cerrito Foundation Memorial Grove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near El Cerrito, California.Read more -
Berkeley, California
Wildcat Gorge and Lake Anza Loop
1.05 mi / 131 ft gainWildcat Gorge and Lake Anza Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Berkeley, California.Read more -
El Cerrito, California
Wildcat Creek, Nimitz, and Conlon Loop
9.64 mi / 1342 ft gainWildcat Creek, Nimitz, and Conlon Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Richmond, California.Read more -
El Cerrito, California
Harvey Canyon and Mezue Trail Loop
4.93 mi / 958 ft gainHarvey Canyon and Mezue Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Richmond, California.Read more -
Berkeley, California
Seaview and Big Springs Loop
4.54.28 mi / 1007 ft gainThe trail is dog and horse friendly, and many trail loops make Tilden Regional Park fun for families and those of any skill level. The Seaview and Big Springs Trail loop is typically used by avid hikers, trail runners, or mountain bikers. The first half of the trail is exposed to the sun and rock...Read more -
Berkeley, California
Wildcat Gorge, Meadows Canyon and Curran Trail
3.37 mi / 614 ft gainWildcat Gorge, Meadows Canyon and Curran Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Berkeley, California.Read more -
Berkeley, California
Wildcat Peak via Nimitz Way
4.74.16 mi / 459 ft gainTilden Park is a beautiful recreational area with scenic hiking trails, a swimming lake, small animal farm, a steam train and botanical gardens. The versatility of this park makes it very family and kid friendly, and those who are looking for a moderate hike within the park have almost forty mile...Read more -
Berkeley, California
Nimitz Way and Wildcat Creek Trail
10.01 mi / 1093 ft gainNimitz Way and Wildcat Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Orinda, California.Read more -
Berkeley, California
Hidden Waterfall in Codornices Park
4.00.5 miPark along the street in front of Codornices Park in Berkeley. Follow the stream to the left of the playground. Take the path up the hill to the right (don't head over the bridge on the left). Keep walking up multiple concrete stairs. After the first flight of stairs you'll see a path on the left...Read more -
Berkeley, California
Nimitz Way Trail to Wildcat Creek Trail Loop
8.39 mi / 925 ft gainNimitz Way Trail to Wildcat Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near El Cerrito, California.Read more -
Berkeley, California
Nimitz Way to Laurel Canyon and Meadows Canyon
4.28 mi / 748 ft gainNimitz Way to Laurel Canyon and Meadows Canyon is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Berkeley, California.Read more -
Berkeley, California
Meadows Canyon, Wildcat Gorge and Curran Trail Loop
3.19 mi / 561 ft gainMeadows Canyon, Wildcat Gorge and Curran Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Berkeley, California.Read more -
Orinda, California
Wildcat Peak Loop
4.05.89 mi / 1050 ft gainFrom Inspiration Point, head toward Nimitz gate. Once you pass through the gate, keep an eye out for Curran Trailhead; this is the trail you'll be starting on. After about 1/8 of a mile, you'll reach a junction with the Meadows Canyon Trail. Turn right onto this trail to continue the loop. This p...Read more