Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We’ll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We’ll discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created in North Berkeley.
Note that the tour ends at the Great Stone Face Park, 0.5 miles and a 15 min. walk from the start. The guide will accompany anyone interested back. For those wishing to use mass transit, AC Transit Line 7 serves The Arlington every 60 minutes.
1.2 miles, 200 feet elevation gain, 1 hr. 45 mins.
Walking Tour Details
$10 for BHSM members, $12 for non-members. Reservations required—sign up by mail with this form or online here.
Tours start at 10:00 a.m. and generally end between 11:30 and 12:00. Sometimes they are slightly longer, so be aware if you park in a two-hour zone. Tours are limited to 30 paying participants unless noted otherwise. Pre-paid reservations are required and tickets are not refundable. Tours are conducted in rain, shine or fog.
Keep a record of your order. E-mail addresses and telephone numbers are very important for confirmations and last-minute changes. You will receive an e-mail or a phone call with each tour’s starting point 2-3 days before the tour.
For last-minute reservations, call 510-848-0181 between 1 and 4 pm on the Thursday or Friday before the tour to learn the meeting place and sign up if there is an opening.
If you have suggestions for future walking tours, please email info@berkhistory.org or leave a message at 510-848-0181.