Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
A proposed 1.4-mile, professionally designed flow trail that would bring world-class mountain biking to the East Bay — safely, sustainably, and for riders of all ages and abilities.
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 engineered surface.
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 DetailsThis trail is about more than mountain biking — it's about community health, youth development, and responsible public land use.
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.
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.
Designed by Pointe Strategies, a Colorado-based firm specializing in sustainable trail systems. The trail is engineered to minimize erosion, protect sensitive habitats, and endure heavy use.
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.
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 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.
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.
Supported by local families, coaches, and community organizations across the East Bay.
Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay — leading regional trail advocacy since 1972
National Interscholastic Cycling Association — the group that first proposed the project in 2020
Community cycling nonprofit working to make biking accessible in Richmond and beyond
Shifted from initial opposition to supporting continued environmental study of the project
For detailed project information, visit the official EBRPD project page and WildcatFlowTrail.org.