Pioneer Hikes

Pioneer Hikes

Our popular Pioneer Hikes return in the New Year! Join your fellow Pioneer alumni, friends, and family for seven scheduled explorations of different East Bay locations to get fit and stay fit in the new year! Not only is it a good opportunity to make a commitment to regular exercise for your health and well-being, but it's also a great opportunity to start the new year by making new connections with your fellow alumni and expanding your network. Pioneer Hikes vary in difficulty yet are great for all skill levels.

Alumni Pin Challenge: Pioneers who complete all 7 hikes by checking in with the campus representatives at each location will complete 26.2 miles (marathon distance) and receive a commemorative 2023 Pioneer Hikes pin at the last scheduled hike along with an alumni gift.

Pioneer Hikes are scheduled for the following dates: 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, and 7/1

Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay

Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Trail: Cal State East Bay Campus Loop
Mileage: 2.36
Difficulty: Easy (short steep inclines and/or declines)

Meeting place: Cal State East Bay Hayward Campus, parking Lot N (look for the Cal State East Bay Flag for check-in)
Parking: Free
Dogs: Free (must be kept on leash at all times)
Hidden Valley Open Space

Hidden Valley Open Space

Saturday, May. 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Trail: Tassajara Ridge Trail Loop
Mileage: 8.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy (short steep inclines and/or declines)

Meeting place: Hidden Valley Park in San Ramon
Parking: Free
Dogs: Free (must be kept on leash at all times)

 

Lime Ridge Open Space

Lime Ridge Open Space

Saturday, May. 20, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Trail: Ohlone Trail to Buckeye Loop
Mileage: 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting place: Lime Ridge Open Space Staging Area in Walnut Creek (look for the Cal State East Bay Flag for check-in)
Parking: Free
Dogs: Free (must be kept on leash at all times)

 

Dry Creek Regional Park

Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park

Saturday, Jun. 3, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Trail: South Fork Loop, Tolman Peak, High Ridge Loop and May Trail
Mileage: 5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (one steep incline at the end of the hike)

Meeting place: Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park Staging Area (look for the Cal State East Bay Flag for check-in)
Parking: Free
Dogs: Free (must be kept on leash at all times)
Landscape photo from Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

Saturday, Jun. 17, 2023, at 10 a.m.

Trail: Stream Trail/East Ridge/Canyon Trail
Mileage: 6.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (occasional steep inclines and declines)

Meeting place: Canyon Meadow Staging Area (look for the Cal State East Bay Flag for check-in)
Parking: Free
Dogs: Free (must be kept on leash at all times)
Lake Chabot Pioneer Hike

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10 a.m.

Trail: Ten Hills and East Shore Loop
Mileage: 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (steep incline and steep decline towards end of hike)

Meeting place: Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe (look for the Cal State East Bay Flag for check-in)
Parking: $5 per vehicle
Dogs: $2 per dog (must be kept on leash at all times)