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Joaquin Miller Park

A beautiful park in the Oakland hills, made up in part of "The Hights", the old estate of California poet Joaquin Miller. The park has some of the few remaining old-growth redwood groves in the East Bay. Lots of hiking and bike-riding opportunities.

Address: Joaquin Miller Rd
Getting there: entrance about 1 mile from Hwy 13
Price: Free
Website: oaklandca.gov (opens in a new tab)

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