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PT. PINOLE REG. SHORELINE
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Park Description:
This 2300 acre park on the western shore of Pinole, was acquired in 1973
from Bethlehem Steel who acquired it from Atlas Powder Company, it's
original owner for almost 100 years. It features 12 miles of trails with
excellent views of the bay and abundant bird life, a marsh, numerous picnic
tables and a 1200' fishing pier.
The ecology is mostly grasslands and Eucalyptus forests.
Directions: From Highway 80, take the
Richmond Parkway west to Giant Highway. Go right on Giant to the park
entrance on the left. The parking lot is at the end, and the park entrance
is over the railroad bridge.
Link: to
park
& trail map
here
Location map:
here
Cost: $3 on weekends for parking.
Trail Links:
Bay View & Marsh Trails
Feb. 12, 2009
Feb. 4, 2010
.jpg "A gloomy yet enticing view from the Bay View Trail.")
.jpg "Some remains of the old Atlas Powder Company.")
.jpg "The park entrance (and exit) is over the old but still active Union Pacific RR lines.")
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Sun Cups.