About Alum Rock Park
Alum Rock Park was founded in 1872 and is one of California’s oldest municipal parks. Nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beauty, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, family and group picnicking, and of course just relaxing.
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Hiking Trails Picnicking Barbecue Areas Playground Visitor Center Nature Walks Wildlife Viewing Bicycling Trails Horseback Riding Trails Creekside Recreation Mineral Springs Educational Programs Group Picnic Areas Volleyball Courts Horseshoe Pits Scenic Views Outdoor Recreation Family ActivitiesReviews
My favorite local park especially during weekdays. I've been coming here for at least 30 years. If you come here on a weekend you better come early. Great views if you do the entire loop. Great for running as well. In summer the grass can get long in the less traveled trails and I have seem plenty of ticks out there. Lots of wildlife including birds and deer. You can see plenty of mushrooms popping out if you plan it right. The park is almost miserable in the summer though so pack plenty of water if you go during those times. My favorite is when it is raining since the park is almost empty and the creek is flowing well.