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Upper Temescal Valley History Walk

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 10 AM - Noon
Where: 6170 Chabot Road, Oakland
Leader: Ron Sipherd
Distance: 2.7 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 175 feet
Accessibility: Some uphill outbound on sidewalks and road. Well-behaved dogs on leash okay. No restrooms.
Meeting Location Details: Meet at the gate in front of St. Albert's Priory.

This walk re-creates the history of early 20th century Temescal Valley above College Avenue. We'll go at a slow pace and stop at several historical points of interest.  Read more

Sunrise Hike in Tilden Park

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 6:15 AM - 9 AM
Where: Inspiration Point
Leader: Alina Constantinescu
Distance: 4.4 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 700 feet
Accessibility: Steep trails. Parking and restrooms available at the trailhead. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Calling all early risers! We start off IN THE DARK with the City lights twinkling. We’ll walk the paved Nimitz Way, then climb a fire road to Wildcat Peak to greet the day with a coffee/tea break.  Read more

Little Free Libraries of Elmwood and Environs

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: 2960 College Avenue, Berkeley
Leaders: Sandy Friedland and Colleen Neff
Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation gain: Mostly flat
Accessibility: Paved and flat, except for a few gently sloped streets. Stroller accessible. Well-behaved dogs on leash okay. Restrooms at the start.

Six years after our first tour of Elmwood, Claremont, and Rockridge, Little Free Libraries continue to spring up here. We’ll visit old favorites and new additions, and meet some of their stewards.  Read more

Join us for a path maintenance work party!

Sunday, October 4, 10 AM-Noon
Friday, October 23, 10 AM-Noon

Do you enjoy working with your hands and seeing tangible results of your efforts? Join us to clean up Berkeley’s paths, work that’s mostly weeding, sweeping, raking, and clipping. We will have gloves and tools available, but feel free to bring your own. Please also bring your own water, as no refreshments are provided. To receive an email confirming the meeting place, please RSVP to the path maintenance team at path.maintenance@berkeleypaths.org.

Berkeley Path Wanderers Association is a community organization of people who treasure the public pathways that crisscross our city. Learn more

The BPWA board generally meets monthly. Please contact info@berkeleypaths.org for more information.

We always welcome new volunteers to lead walks on Berkeley’s paths. If you are interested, please contact the BPWA Walks Coordinator at walks@berkeleypaths.org.

To support Berkeley's paths, you can donate online. All donations are tax-deductible and go toward building new paths, repairing and clearing existing paths, purchasing handrails, and advocating for paths and walkers.