Inspiration Point
3.6 mi · ▲ 760 ft · 1 hr 35 min
Inspiration Point is a 3.6-mile out-and-back in Pinole Valley Watershed near Orinda Village, CA. The route reaches Inspiration Point at the turnaround, 1.8 miles in. It climbs 760 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade. It scores 56/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Inspiration Point
3.6 mi · ▲ 760 ft · 1 hr 35 min
Elevation 817–1,216 ft
Out & Back · Pinole Valley Watershed
Trailhead: 37.89793, -122.22194
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:15 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading W.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading W.
- 0.6 miSharp left, heading W.
- 0.8 miReach Inspiration Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.8 miSharp right, heading NE.
- 0.6 miSharp left, heading SE.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading E.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~48 min). Leave by 7:08 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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