Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
A Trail for Everyone
A proposed 1.4-mile, professionally designed flow trail for East Bay families — safe, sustainable, and for riders of all ages and abilities.
What Is a Flow Trail?
A flow trail is a purpose-built, directional mountain bike trail designed for riders to maintain momentum while descending. Think smooth rollers, banked turns (berms), and optional jumps — all on a sustainable, professionally designed trail.
Designed for riders of all ages and abilities — from kids on their first mountain bike to experienced riders — the Wildcat Flow Trail would be a dedicated, purpose-built riding experience with progressive features that let everyone ride at their own level.
View Full Project DetailsBenefits for the Community
This trail is about more than mountain biking — it's about community health, youth development, and responsible public land use.
Youth Access
First proposed by NorCal NICA high school teams, this trail gives young riders and families a safe, legal place to ride close to home — designed for all abilities, from a 5-year-old's first trail to a teen's after-school ride.
Reduces Conflict
Today, bikes share steep fire roads with hikers and horses — that's where conflicts happen. A dedicated flow trail pulls riders off those shared routes. Plus, EBRPD is closing nearby Leonards Trail to bikes as part of this project — hikers gain, not lose.
Sustainable Design
Designed by Pointe Strategies, a Colorado-based firm specializing in sustainable trail systems. EBRPD's professional Biological Resources Assessment found no significant environmental impacts. Wildlife-friendly fencing, pre-construction surveys, and 10 mitigation measures are built into the plan.
Equity & Inclusion
Organizations like Rich City Rides support this project because it brings outdoor recreation opportunities to communities in Contra Costa County that have historically had limited access to purpose-built trails.
Already in the Plan
Wildcat Canyon's existing Land Use Plan already identifies mountain biking as an appropriate use. This isn't a new idea — it's a natural extension of what the park was designed for, backed by EBRPD's own proven approach at Briones.
A Neighborhood Amenity
A family-friendly trail right in the neighborhood — no driving hours to find a place to ride. Kids, parents, and riders of all ages in Richmond, El Cerrito, and the surrounding East Bay get a safe outdoor destination steps from home.
Getting Kids Outdoors
Mountain biking is one of the fastest-growing youth sports in the country. NorCal NICA teams already have hundreds of student athletes looking for safe places to ride and train.
A dedicated flow trail gives families a destination where kids can build skills progressively — from gentle rollers to more challenging features — all in a controlled, designed environment.
- Beginner-friendly with progressive features
- Close to East Bay communities — no long drives
- Separate from vehicle traffic and shared-use paths
- Supported by local youth cycling organizations
Who's Behind This?
Supported by local families, coaches, and community organizations across the East Bay.
BTCEB
Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay — leading regional trail advocacy since 1987
NorCal NICA
National Interscholastic Cycling Association — the group that first proposed the project in 2020
Rich City Rides
Community cycling nonprofit working to make biking accessible in Richmond and beyond
Sierra Club
Shifted from initial opposition to supporting continued environmental study of the project
Local NICA Coaches
Head coaches of Wildcat Composite, Berkeley High, El Cerrito High, and Albany High mountain bike teams — representing 400+ youth riders who use the park every week. Read their fact sheet →
Want More Facts?
For detailed project information, visit the official EBRPD project page and WildcatFlowTrail.org. See the trail corridor today →