Disabled Hikers Group Hike: Reinhardt Redwoods Regional Park

Join Disabled Hikers for an accessible hike at Reinhardt Redwoods Regional Park. This beautiful park is just a few miles from downtown Oakland and offers a lovely stroll through the redwoods on the Stream Trail. Thanks to funding from East Bay Regional Park Community Engagement Pilot Grant, we can offer transportation stipends and cover the parking fee for anyone who needs it.

This event is open to anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or otherwise has lived experience of disability - we define this very broadly. Your family, friends, and caregivers are welcome. Families with children may attend, but this is an adult-oriented event. Due to insurance requirements, anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present.

Our events are access-centered and collaborative; we adjust the hike for everyone present and take as many breaks as needed. Face masks are required unless your disability prevents it (see more about our mask policy below).

Trail Description

Up to 2.0 miles round trip. The trail is paved and generally 8 feet wide, with a few areas of roots or rough pavement that can be bypassed. There are a few short slopes of 5-8%, and one slope of 10% for about 50 feet with a 5% cross slope toward the end. There are benches and picnic tables along the way. Note: A full trail guide is available in The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Northern California, available wherever books are sold. If you need more details, please contact us. We have not reviewed this trail since 2023 but we will confirm conditions prior to the event.

Amenities

Accessible restroom, picnic tables, benches, shade. There is no cell phone reception in the park.

Pets

Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are discouraged to reduce potential conflict and accessibility issues.

Cost

Free. Masks Required and Scent-free

We practice Covid and illness transmission safety at all of our events. We ask everyone to wear a mask unless your disability prevents it, or when you need a break. We also ask that you not wear perfume and other scents to protect community members who are scent-reactive. Read more about our mask policy: https://www.disabledhikers.com/mask-policy

Parking

Parking is very limited. There are four ADA parking spots and approximately 30 additional spots in the main parking area. Additional parking is available 0.1 mile away or greater. There is a $5 parking fee.

Transit

There is not a good option for public transit to the trailhead. Paratransit may be available, please verify. We can help arrange car pooling or provide a transportation stipend for a car share. Additional details will be provided after registration.

Interpreters

ASL, Spanish, and other languages interpreters are available on request; please allow 10 days to coordinate. If you have a preferred interpreter, please include their contact information when you register!

Other Access Needs

We strive to uphold an access-centered framework for our events. If you have other access needs or request for accommodation, please let us know at registration and we will work with you to ensure an accessible experience.

About Disabled Hikers

Disabled Hikers is a disabled-led and disability-centered organization grounded in principles of disability justice. We are firmly anti-racist and LGBTQ+ affirming. We celebrate Disabled people's experiences, facilitate those experiences with resources and events, and challenge the dominant narrative of who and what kinds of experiences are considered valid in the outdoors. We welcome anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or otherwise has lived experience of disability – we define these terms in the broadest way possible. We also welcome supportive friends and family. The group hikes together; we adapt the hike to match the needs of everyone present, rest when needed, and make decisions about when to turn back as a group. All of our events include a moment to honor the land and Indigenous peoples and group introductions. There is never any pressure to share anything.