North Berkeley Rock Parks Walking Tour

Rodney has been a San Francisco tour guide since 2015.  This tour is based on his exprience leading lively discussions of modern art.

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We'll visit 5 North Berkeley parks and discuss history that includes their geologic origins and their connection to succeeding inhabitants.

John Hinkel Park

Meet in amphitheater of John HinkelPark (41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley)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 these 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 also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created. Note that the tour ends at the Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point.1.5 miles, 200 feet elevation gain, 2 hrs.

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North Berkeley Rock Parks Walking Tour

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