Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park: Oakland's Redwood Retreat
Discover towering redwoods and scenic trails in this peaceful East Bay escape, just minutes from Oakland.
Escape the city bustle in this 1,833-acre park, home to serene redwood groves just a few miles from downtown Oakland. Hike among towering second and third-growth redwoods, remnants of a forest that once supplied building materials for the San Francisco Bay Area.
A brief summary to Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park Redwood Gate
- 7867 Redwood Rd, Oakland, California, 94619, US
- +1510-544-3126
- Visit website
- Monday 8 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-7 pm
- Thursday 8 am-7 pm
- Friday 8 am-7 pm
- Saturday 8 am-7 pm
- Sunday 8 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Weekends at Redwood Gate can get busy; consider visiting on weekdays or using other park entrances like Skyline Gate for easier parking.
- Bring layers, as the redwood groves can be cool and shady, even on warm days.
- Explore the Stream Trail for an easy, accessible walk through the heart of the redwood forest.
- Parking fees are collected at the Redwood Gate entrance on weekends and major holidays from April through October.
- Be aware that cell service can be spotty within the park.
Getting There
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Driving
From Highway 13 in Oakland, take the Redwood Road exit and head east (uphill). For the main entrance (Redwood Gate), continue past Skyline Boulevard for about 1.5 miles. Redwood Gate will be on your left. To reach Skyline Gate Staging Area, return to Skyline Boulevard and turn right. The staging area is a few miles further along Skyline. Parking at Redwood Gate costs $5 per vehicle on weekends and major holidays, April through October. Skyline Gate Staging Area offers free parking.
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Public Transport
AC Transit offers weekday service from Fruitvale BART to locations near the park. * **Route 39:** to Joaquin Miller Road and Skyline Blvd. * **Route 339:** to Chabot Space and Science Center on Skyline Blvd. * **Route 54:** to the corner of Redwood Road and Campus Drive; walk uphill about 0.7 miles to the Dunn Trail near Redwood Road and Skyline Blvd. Consult www.transit.511.org for the most up-to-date schedules and fare information.
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Walking
If arriving via public transport to Redwood Road and Campus Drive, walk uphill on Redwood Road approximately 0.7 miles to access the Dunn Trail near the corner of Redwood Road and Skyline Blvd. From there, follow signs to connect with the park's trail system. Alternatively, if arriving at Chabot Space & Science Center, trails connect directly into Redwood Regional Park. Consult a park map to choose your desired route.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Joaquin Miller Abbey
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Unmissable attractions to see
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