- Summary: This is a 3.2 mile out and back hike of the Crown Memorial State Beach, which follows paved sidewalks and lines the beach. The total change in elevation is nearly non existent.
- Location: This hike is located in Alameda County as part of the East Bay Regional Park District
- The Hike: This is a 3.2 mile out-and-back walk that follows the beach and paved sidewalk trails.
- Distance: The entire length of this mile, out and back, is 3.2 miles.
- Category and Difficulty: This is a very easy 3.2 mile walk. Both the trail and the beach are completely flat, and the only surfaces you'll walk are sand and pavement.
- Exposure: This trail is totally exposed to the sun with no places for you to experience shade.
- Traffic: The traffic on this trail is light to moderate.
- Trail Surface: There are two types of trail surfaces that you will experience, hard pavement and soft sandy beach.
- Walk Time: The total walk time for this trail is approximately 1 hour.
- Season: This particular trail is nice all throughout the year regardless of the season.
- Trailhead Coordinates: This trailhead is located at 37°45'48.60"N Latitude // 122°16'20.35"W Longitude.
Amenities: Along Webster, which is a street that runs parallel along Constitution Way, you can find gas, restaurants and stores. There is also a shopping center that can be found along Shoreline Drive. There are no camping accommodations available here.
Rules: The beach is open between 5 o'clock am and 10 o'clock pm unless something is posted that states otherwise. Dogs are permitted on this trail when they are on a leash, but dogs are not permitted along the beach.
Fees: There is a $5 entrance fee for this trailhead. When the kiosk is not currently attended, there is no fee. There is also a $2 fee for dogs. Parking is free.
Map: The best map for this trailhead is the AAA "San Francisco Bay Region" map.
Accommodations: There is plenty of parking to be found in a series of parking lots which are paved. There are pit toilets, places for drinking water and also pay phones that can be found along the beach as well as in the park. There are parking spots that are designated for handicapped visitors to the park. Some of the pit toilets are accessible by wheelchair as well. There is also a flat and paved trail that is more than suitable for people in wheelchairs.
Public Transportation: The beach, but not the trailhead, is definitely accessible by way of public transportation.
How to Get There: From Alameda County and Interstate 880, you should be exiting at Broadway and Alameda at exit 42 and then follow the signs toward the Webster Tunnel. When you arrive above ground once more, stay to the left and merge onto Constitution Way, which will change to 8th street upon reaching Lincoln Avenue. Now proceed along 8th street until you reach Otis way and then the park entrance is on the right. Once you pass the entrance kiosk you can continue to the parking spots at the end.
Photo Credits: wolfpix
Originally posted 2009-08-25 03:27:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Related Posts -
Marin County Hike of the Open Space Preserve at Santa Margarita Summary: This is a quarter mile flat loop hike that takes you along a tiny island dotted with oak trees. This is only a small preserve that offers a flat trail perimeter with another brief path climbing to a small hill. Location: Marin County Hike of the Open Space...... -
Santa Clara County Hike of the Los Alamitos Creek Trail Summary: This is a 3.9 mile out and back walk that follows a flat paved trail along the Los Alamitos Creek trail. Location: This hike is part of the City of San Jose's Water District in Santa Clara County and traces the Los Alamitos Creek. Distance: The total distance...... -
San Mateo County Hike of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Summary: This is a 0.2 mile hike that goes out and back to Horseshoe Pond in the Open Space Preserve at Skyline Ridge. Location: San Mateo County Hike of the Bay area Ridge Trail as part of the Open Space Preserve at Skyline Ridge. Distance: The entire length of...... -
San Francisco County Hike of Crissy Field Location: This trail is located at Crissy Field in San Francisco County as part of the National Park Service. The Hike: This is an easy mile of 3.3 miles in distance that traces restored coastline and offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Distance:...... -
Contra Costa County Hike of the Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Summary: This is a 3.2 mile long partial loop hike that takes you on paved trails around an area that is particularly popular among dog walkers. Location: This hike is located at the Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, which is located in Contra Costa County. Distance: The entire distance for......
Related Websites -
Wolf Mountain Ski Resort, Eden, UT Wolf Mountain Ski Resort is located in: Eden, UT Phone: (801) 745-3511 Website: http://www.wolfmountaineden.com/ About the Resort: This is a tiny resort by many standards, but they don't let their overall size keep them from offering one of the best skiing experiences in Utah. Sometimes smaller is better, and the...... -
How to Use a Leash for Dog Training [/caption] When I ask you to think of a leash, some familiar images properly creep up: taking the dog out for a stroll, or storing the leash securely in the dog's corner of the basement. But the leash isn't simply about taking walks; it can be a valuable tool in...... -
Save Time, Money and Space in Over 80 Ways If you're looking for handy gadgets, tools and various items that can save you time, money or space (or all three!) this list of more than 80 top products is just what you need. Everyone's got saving money on their minds these days. Some of us are always looking to...... -
2009 Snowboard Reviews The Burton Jussi Snowboard for 2009 The Burton Team Rider and pro snowboarder Jussi designed the 2009 Burton Jussi Snowboard. When Jussi was allowed to create a snowboard for Burton, he decided to create something that is exactly like what he enjoys riding. He is a rider that loves to...... - Benefits of Dog Harnesses Dog harnesses are used to secure a dog in a similar fashion that a dog collar would. They are a simple, but effective, tool to use with dogs. Collars are meant to be used around the neck, but a harness goes underneath your dog's chest for even distribution. Dog......
Are you planning a vacation to California? Looking for a better way to fish the more than 1000 lakes throughout this state? You'll find everything you need to know inside The Complete Guide to California Fishing! Click here to download the 30 page the 100% FREE eBook "Fishing in California."
If you prefer a real book, this book can be bought as a paperback from LuLu.com for $10.93.
Categories:
Alameda, CA, Hiking, Restaurant, San Francisco Bay, bathrooms, dogs allowed
Tags:
0 comments ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment