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Distance
5 miles
Elevation Gain
758 ft
Route Type
Loop
Features
Wildflowers
Food Nearby
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Lake
Easy Parking
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The Lafayette Reservoir Nature Area Rim Trail is a 5 mile trail featuring a beautiful lake.
Lafayette Reservoir is perfect for canoeing, mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. The Reservoir trail system is also used for nature walks and birding. The loop has several high points that have amazing views. The trails become very muddy after wet weather - so tread with caution.
The Lafayette Reservoir is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to sunset. On Sunday mornings, the Reservoir opens at 11 A.M.
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Molly Magrath
3/20/2026
So green right now! Great views of the east bay and my diablo!
Amazing Views
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Samantha Norried
3/19/2026
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Samantha Norried
3/19/2026
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Samantha Norried
3/19/2026
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Easy To Park
Well Marked
Amazing Views
Well Maintained
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Adrian Nguyen
11/27/2025
Good lil spot for fishing. Fun to catch bluegill in the Summer months with a worm under a bobber on an ultralight rig.
Less Crowded
Adequately Maintained
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Dana Walsh
11/1/2018
Challenging Trail Run/Hike
Such a great trail, especially in Spring and early Summer when grass is green and wildflowers are blooming. The hills can be brutal but ...
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Caroline Lukins
2/27/2018
Convenient, challenging & great views
This hike is one of my go-tos when I need to get outdoors but don’t have time to go to the mountains or woods. ...
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