Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

Easy hikes with spectacular views, & unique geography. The drive up alone is fun for those who are into winding mountain roads, & surprisingly remote for being just a bit up from the urbanity of Oakland! For a fun family adventure, go in search of the “fabled” stone labyrinths!

One of our favorite local hikes. 6 miles and 800ft total gain from the entrance in the Wilder, development. This route kept us sane through covid.

This preserve provides a great natural area for all kinds of recreation and respite. There are loops small and large enough for running. There are plenty of people walking their dogs. I witnessed several cyclists riding their bikes.

The most unique aspect of this preserve was the educational aspect. At the trailhead there was a descriptive pictorial explaining the geological.history to the volcanoes throughout the area. As you walk through the park one will find several markers detailing the specific rock outcroppings and their origin story. This was great for those enthusiastic about the geological history of the Bay Area. I also think this may be a great idea for building interest in science for children as a family outing.

Overall the hike was easy to moderate in difficulty. I circumnavigated the Preserve and my mileage was under 7 miles. The parking lot was medium sized, but I had no problem finding a spot at 9:30 on a Saturday morning. I noticed a lot of turnover since most were there to take their dogs on a quick walk.

As usual enjoy the space and don't forget to say hello to your fellow hikers and riders.

Nice and easy hike with kids. Sibley volcanic regional preserve. We made detours into pond trail and quarry trail along with the main volcanic loop trail. It was cold and foggy on Saturday. Couldn't spot any labyrinths because of limited views. But still a beautiful hike. Saw bunnies along the way and gorgeous wildflowers. Look out for hemlock and poison oak on the sides.

This place is pretty unique little Hidden Gem that I didn't even know about until one of my friends pointed it out to me. It doesn't have a lot of parking at the bottom parking lot but up at the top is seems to have more space for parking. The trails are wide and easy to walk there are some that are kind of steep but it's a very nice, canopy over your head, it's a enjoyable place to go and enjoy a nice outing and a good hike.