Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586 ☎ (510) 544-3249 Last Updated: 03/16/2022 | |
Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Regional Wilderness was used almost exclusively as ranch land. | |
Under the East Bay Regional Park District's multi-use land management policy, cattle continue to graze in the 6,859-acre wilderness. Today, camping, picnicking, hiking, back-packing and equestrian trail rides attract thousands of park visitors a year. Visitors should bring drinking water because there is no drinking water in the park. The Sunol naturalist staff provides additional opportunities to enjoy the park by leading nature hikes and coordinating special events. They also teach about natural and cultural history to children that meet current State Science and Social Science Curriculum Standards during the school year. |
Little Yosemite Area Place » Outdoors Little Yosemite in Sunol is a scenic hike offering breathtaking oak lined canyon views and dramatic waterfalls. It's a short 2 miles upstream from the visitors center and is open 8am to dusk all year long. There are camping options available as well. 51 views 💖 1Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586 | |
Sunol Place » City Sunol is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Alameda County, California. Located in the Sunol Valley of the East Bay, the population was 913 at the 2010 census. It is best known as the location of the Sunol Water Temple and for its historic tourist railroad system, the Niles Canyon Railway. 61 views 💖 1California | |
Niles Canyon Railway Place » Outdoors The Niles Canyon Railway is a heritage railway that operates in Sunol, California, USA. The railway runs through scenic Niles Canyon, which is located between Sunol and the town of Niles in Fremont, California. The railway is operated by the Pacific Locomotive Association, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of historic railway equipment. 359 views 💖 66 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586 |