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With more than one hundred thousand residents, Richmond is a significant population center for the East Bay. Much of the city sits between two highways: Interstates 80 and 580. West of the city is San Francisco Bay. Four of the five routes in this chapter take advantage of this scenic waterfront real estate.

This section starts out with a short and easy route not in nearby Albany. A former landfill, the Albany Bulb has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery with graffiti, sculptures, and installations of all types scattered throughout the park. You’ll also enjoy stunning panoramic views of San Francisco, the bay, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Just north of here and back in Richmond is Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, which I like to describe as an extremely scenic dog park. This route is short and easy, and it offers stunning views similar to those found at the Albany Bulb.

Next up is Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, a short but hilly route that features expansive bay views from Oakland to the Bay Bridge to San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin and everywhere in between.

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline offers a flat 4.75-mile loop with views of the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays as well as peaceful paths through eucalyptus groves.

Lastly, there’s Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, the only inland route in this chapter. This hike features beautiful rolling hills and views of Mount Diablo, Mount Tamalpais, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge.