A short walk around Lake Temescal.

Location: Temescal Regional Recreation Area

» Official Trail Map: Good map showing various trails. Also see Text Side of the map.

From the parking lot for Lake Temescal, close to the entry kiosk, follow a paved path encircling the lake.

Location: 6500 Broadway, Oakland, California 94618 . Parking area is visible in Google Maps if you zoom in sufficiently.

Directions: From CA-24 East, take exit 4 towards CA-13 North, then merge onto Keith Avenue and turn left on Broadway. Within 0.7 miles, Lake Temescal parking lot lies on the right. There is plenty of free parking along Broadway. Paid parking inside the park.

Google Maps:

Parking Fees: $5 per vehicle (last visited: August 2011)

Capacity: Dozens of cars may be parked inside the park. Free parking outside the park, along Broadway.

Latitude: 37.848204     Longitude: -122.233779