Exploring the UC Berkeley Campus

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA

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It's back to school with Greenbelt Alliance on this leisurely walk through the campus of California's first university!
About this Event

Our route around UC Berkeley features a mix of historic and modern architecture, some fascinating building interiors, and natural areas of the campus, including Strawberry Creek and specimen trees. We'll ascend Sather Tower (The Campanile) for great views, weather permitting.


Leader

Bob Johnson


Total Distance

This is an easy to moderate walk, 3 miles, 225 feet (not including elevator and some steps in the tower).


Weather Policy

Heavy rain cancels


Cost

The outing is free. The ascent of Sather Tower is optional; the Campanile elevator costs $4-5 but accepts only credit cards or Apple Pay, no cash.


Where to Meet

We'll assemble at the southwest corner of Center and Shattuck in downtown Berkeley, next to the main BART exit. If you drive, you may be able to find street parking, but pay attention to the posted restrictions and time limits. Downtown parking garages are another option: Berkeley parking garages

You may also park at a BART station, such as Ashby or North Berkeley, where parking is free on weekends, and pay to take BART to downtown Berkeley.


Notes

Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Dress in layers and wear good walking shoes. If you have questions about this outing, please email Ken Lavin at [email protected].

Photo: John Morgan via Flickr




About the Outing Leader


Bob Johnson retired after serving for 30 years as a Greenbelt Alliance Board member. He has also worked with Urban Advantage to produce photo-realistic visualizations of better urban design. Previously, he worked for many years as a securities analyst in Japan as well as the Bay Area. With Janet Byron, he co-wrote the book Berkeley Walks featuring self-guided urban tours. A 3rd edition of the book has been released.


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Where is it happening?

UC Berkeley, 2160 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States

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