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Most of the hikes in this book are operated and maintained by the East Bay Regional Park District, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, and various cities. Most city parks do not charge an entrance fee. The same goes for EBRPD trails; however, some parks charge parking fees and fees for dogs that are not service animals. Most EBMUD trails require permits, available at www.ebmud.com/recreation/buy-trail-permit. You can choose from permits that are valid for one day, one year, three years, or five years.

Many people (myself included!) enjoy bringing their dogs with them on a hike. Some EBRPD parks allow dogs off leash and under voice control, while others require dogs to be on leash (six foot maximum length). A few parks don't allow dogs. For EBRPD parks that allow dogs, they must always be on leash in areas such as parking lots or staging areas, picnic areas, and areas signed accordingly. To learn more about the EBPRD’s dog rules, visit www.ebparks.org/activities/dogs/default.htm.

Dogs are prohibited in many EBMUD parks, but are allowed on the two EBMUD routes featured in this book, Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail (Hike 26) and King’s Canyon Loop Trail (Hike 27).

Dogs are prohibited in most California state parks, including Mount Diablo State Park (Hikes 39 and 40) and some areas of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park (part of Hike 10 along the Berkeley Waterfront). For that last hike, I offer a dog-friendly workaround, so feel free to bring Fido.

For all routes, refer to each individual hike writeup to determine whether permits are required, if dogs are allowed, and if there are fees for cars or dogs. Fees and regulations can occasionally change, so it’s always a good idea to double-check with local agencies before you hit the trails.