Near Elmhurst Creek Trail
Plenty of picnic spots along the trail
Near Elmhurst Creek Trail
San Leandro Creek
Near Elmhurst Creek Trail
Best views of the marsh are from the top of the wooden structure

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Elmhurst Creek Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Great views of the bay from the trail. Large variety of shoreline birds.
0.2
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.2mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
2ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
12ft
High Point
-1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Trail has views of San Leandro Creek, Arrowhead Marsh, and the San Francisco Bay! Expect to see a wide variety of birds, especially during migration.

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Contributors
Wendy Wheeler