Briones Regional Park

Absolutely gorgeous. Saw a newborn calf trotting alongside its mother. Also saw a giant snake and a coyote...cool but don't let dogs wander off the trail ! Great signage, easy to find your way around.

“Outstanding place. My first time here and blown away by the natural beauty and wildlife . So many birds that I don't normally see or hear my part of the bay area.”

Bring your dog, get ready to see some cows. You really can see mt diablo from the Diablo view trail .

Nature's medicine: miles of trails , sweeping valley views ; and the sounds of surburbia can't be heard from the ridgetop. Dogs love this place.

The loop around Briones is listed as an 'Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride ' here: http://www.7x7.com/fitness-outdoors/briones-regional-park-loop

Rent a picnic area for your next event .

It would take over 6 miles of hiking each way to walk across the entire park .

A great place to get away from everyday busy life. Lots of trails . Just bring plenty of water!

Not lush at all. Rolling hills are just filled with dead brush. There's no shade so definitely wear sunscreen-it's so dry and hot. You might run into cows.

Hike today

Go to Briones Regional Park and see if you can avoid a showdown with a cow over who rightfully owns the path you're on! It is humbling.

The ridge loop makes for a wonderful day hike .

Rolling hills typical of Contra Costa. Lush and green in the spring, dry and dusty in all other seasons.