Oakland Hills Trail Run
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location Oakland, California
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Oakland Hills Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, in the stunning Oakland, Alameda. This exciting event invites participants to explore the breathtaking beauty of a hidden redwood forest, just a short distance from downtown Oakland. Runners will traverse through peaceful groves of magnificent 150-foot coast redwoods and enjoy the diverse landscapes of the park, which spans an impressive 1,830 acres.
The Oakland Hills Trail Run offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while witnessing the rich wildlife that calls this area home, including the majestic golden eagle and the elusive Alameda striped racer. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a nature enthusiast, this event promises an exhilarating adventure through one of California's most beautiful settings. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories in the heart of the Oakland hills!
The Oakland Hills Trail Run offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while witnessing the rich wildlife that calls this area home, including the majestic golden eagle and the elusive Alameda striped racer. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a nature enthusiast, this event promises an exhilarating adventure through one of California's most beautiful settings. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories in the heart of the Oakland hills!
Organiser's Description
A hidden redwood forest lies in the hills just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland. The forests peaceful groves give little evidence of the parks bustling past in the mid-1800s the area was the scene of extensive logging to supply building materials for the San Francisco Bay Area. The logging era has long since passed, and a stately forest of 150-foot coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) has replaced those cut down.
In addition to a great forest of coast redwoods, the parks 1,830 acres also contain other evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Wildlife within the park includes rare species such as the golden eagle and Alameda striped racer. Deer, raccoons, rabbits, and squirrels are often seen.
In addition to a great forest of coast redwoods, the parks 1,830 acres also contain other evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Wildlife within the park includes rare species such as the golden eagle and Alameda striped racer. Deer, raccoons, rabbits, and squirrels are often seen.
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