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​​➡️Save this scenic hike for the next time you’re in Richmond, CA!

☀️If you’re looking for panoramic views in the East Bay, this hike is a must-do in Richmond.

Located in Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view looking over the bay in a short mile-long climb.

The first viewpoint, called False Gun Vista Point, is where they used to have a fake anti-aircraft gun pretending to protect the Kaiser Shipyards during WWII.

From the nearby benches, you’ll be able to see the Richmond Bridge, a slice of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco and Oakland skylines on a clear day.

Walk a little further to the East Vista Point, which offers more sweeping views of the East Bay, all the way to Mt Diablo.

🥾Trail: False Gun Vista Point (Scenic Loop to East Vista Point on AllTrails) – 2.1 miles, 367 elevation gain, loop, moderate

⭐Features: Views of the the Richmond Bridge, the San Francisco and Oakland skylines in the distance, and the glistening bay below

🚗Parking: Free, at the Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline Parking area

🚽Toilets: Yes, at the parking area

🐶Dog-friendly: Yes, leashed dogs are welcome

👪 Family-friendly: Yes

♿️Accessibility: No

💡What to Know Before You Hike:
-The trail has some shade but lots of exposed portions as well, so it’s best to avoid the hottest part of the day.
-Wear sturdy shoes as some parts of the trail can be steep.
-Look out for the turkeys that like to hang out around the boardwalk at the start of the trail. We saw a whole family with babies while we were there. You might also spot some red tail hawks or kestrels along the trail.
-If you time it right, you can visit the Golden State Model Railroad Museum right next to the trailhead after your hike.

➕Make it a day: Head to Keller Beach or Point Molate Beach Park, and end with dinner in Point Richmond and/or a beer at East Brother Beer Company.

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