Exploring the UC Berkeley Campus

2160 Shattuck Avenue,Berkeley CA 94704

06 November, 2022

Description

Our route around UC Berkeley includes a mix of historic and modern architecture including some fascinating building interiors. We'll also view natural areas of the campus including Strawberry Creek and specimen trees. The walk includes an optional ascent up Sather Tower (the Campanile) for some great views too! This is one of the many walks featured in Bob Johnson and Janet Byron's book, Berkeley Walks. Leader Bob Johnson Total Distance This is an easy to moderate walk of 3 miles, with about 225 feet in elevation change (not including elevator and some steps in the tower). Weather Policy Heavy rain cancels Cost 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 and there are generally few parking restrictions on Sundays. Downtown parking garages are fairly expensive: Berkeley parking garages Another option is to 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] or phone (415) 543-6771 x321. Photo: John Morgan via Flickr About the Outing LeaderBob Johnson recently 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.