5.4 mile loop along the length of a little valley, then climbing up and down a ridge. Hosts a Bay Area Ridge Trail segment.

Getting there:
. From CA 24 in Alameda County, exit south CA 13 (exit 5). Drive about 4 miles south and exit Redwood (exit 1c). Turn left onto Redwood and drive uphill about 0.5 mile, to the junction with Skyline Boulevard. Stay in the left lane, and continue straight on Redwood about 4.3 miles, to the trailhead on the right side of the road.
. From westbound Interstate 580 in Alameda County, exit Redwood Road (exit 36a). Turn left on Castro Valley Blvd., then right on Redwood Road. Drive north about 6 miles to the trailhead on the left side of the road.

Trailhead details:
Large dirt parking lot. No entrance or parking fees. Maps available at the information signboard located just off the parking lot. Pit toilets and drinking water located at the edge of Bort Meadow. There is no designated handicapped parking, and trails are not well-suited to wheelchairs. There is no direct public transportation to this trailhead, but AC Transit will bring you within walking distance of the park; visit the Transit Info website for details.