Miller/Knox
Regional Shoreline,
East Bay Regional Park District,
Contra Costa County
In brief:
One mile loop walk through park near Point Richmond.
Getting there:
From Interstate 580 in Contra Costa County, exit Canal/Garrard (exit 8). Drive
south on Canal (if you've exited westbound, turn left at the base of the ramp;
if you've exited eastbound, turn right at the base of the ramp), one block to
West Cutting. Turn right and drive to the first stop sign, then turn left onto
South Garrard. Proceed through the tunnel, and then drive (you'll now be on
Dornan Drive) about 0.3 mile more to the first park entrance on the right side
of the road.
Trailhead details:
No parking or entrance fees. Lots of parking. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms
and drinking water available in several locations throughout the park. The park
has several handicapped-designated parking spots, and the park's western area,
around the lagoon, is highly wheelchair-accessible. There is no direct public
transportation to the park, but AC Transit bus #73 will drop you within walking
distance: visit the Transit Info website
for details.
Gas, food, and lodging:
Pay phones, gas, stores, and restaurants about 0.6 mile to the northwest in
Point Richmond. No camping.
Distance, category, and difficulty:
This 1 mile loop walk is easy. The paved path is perfectly flat.
Rules:
Trails are multi-use. Dogs are permitted. Park is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Official Story:
EBRPD's Miller/Knox
page
EBRPD's
Miller/Knox brochure (pdf)
Park Office 510-235-1631
Map Choices:
• Use AAA's San Francisco Bay Region (or better still, West Contra
Costa Communities) map to get there.
• Map
from EBRPD
• View photos from this walk.
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline's pretty lagoon 
area
is the scenic setting for a short brisk walk or a day-long family get together.
With picnic areas, restrooms, easy parking, and a playground, families should
consider adding this small park to their outdoor repertoire. Folks with strollers
or wheelchairs who want a bit of easy exercise while enjoying views of Mount
Tamalpais, Point Richmond, and San Francisco Bay can make the 1-mile circuit
on the paved path around the lagoon. The well-manicured grounds boost a mixture
of native and non-native trees, and you're sure to see plenty of ducks, geese,
seagulls, and squirrels frolicking through the grass and near the water. When
I visited, I watched a feisty squirrel steal a 4-inch hunk of baguette from
a raven. The result was a comical chase with lots of squawking, scampering,
and flapping. Ah, nature in the big city....
When you schedule a day-long visit, keep in mind
that it can get windy so close to the water, and bring layers of clothing.
If the 1-mile loop doesn't get your blood pumping,
you can cross the street and roam the hills on a series of hiking-only paths
(not suitable for young children or anyone who has a problem climbing). Learn
more about the eastern section of Miller/Knox at http://www.bahiker.com/eastbayhikes/millerknox.html.
Total distance: around 1 mile
Last walked: Tuesday, February 13, 2001
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Miller/Knox
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