Redwood Stream Trail — paved forest return
California · Greenway
From Canyon Meadow staging ride north on the designated paved Stream Trail for up to one mile and retrace before the paved bicycle section ends. Do not continue onto upper Stream hiking routes or natural side trails.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Oakland · California
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved lower Stream Trail only
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- District describes the selected paved mile as flat; access transitions and shared-use traffic remain.
- Starting location
- Canyon Meadow public staging area via Redwood Gate, 7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Manager-published named public entrance/staging reference, not a surveyed parking stall.
Redwood Stream Trail — paved forest return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Canyon Meadow public staging area via Redwood Gate, 7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA.
Use designated Canyon Meadow visitor parking via Redwood Gate. Seasonal staffed-kiosk vehicle fees apply; current park profile lists $5 per ordinary vehicle, subject to change.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Canyon Meadow staging ride north on the designated paved Stream Trail for up to one mile and retrace before the paved bicycle section ends. Do not continue onto upper Stream hiking routes or natural side trails.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved lower Stream Trail only. District describes the selected paved mile as flat; access transitions and shared-use traffic remain.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. District specifically recommends this two-mile paved bicycle return. Its October 22, 2026 boil-water advisory applies to Piedmont Stables; do not assume every park tap is potable or use the stables as parking. Follow current canyon barriers and posted bicycle limits. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.