Don Castro Regional Recreation Area | Five Canyons Open Space

August 8, 2019
Hayward/Castro Valley, CA
Hikers: Cathy, Laura
Distance: 5 miles (source: EBRPD)
Elevation Gain: 807 ft. (source: EBRPD)

Bat boxes. 

Family of quail.

If you find yourself not able to open a cattle gate, check the other side, it may be locked like this one was. We found this out only after climbing over the gate.

Flip up to unlock.

Trails:

Whispering Creek Trail, Chabot-to-Garin Regional Trail, Five Canyons Parkway, Chabot-to-Garin Regional Trail, Shady Canyon Trail, (through Ridge Trail Park), Shady Canyon Trail,  Five Canyons Parkway, Chabot-to-Garin Regional Trail, Ridgetop Trail.

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

Five Canyons Open Space

East Bay Regional Park District

(for detailed route)