By mmpenrose in July, 2010
We were looking for a beginners bike path, which in the park would have been alright. But, if you are out of the area and not use to neighbor-hoods, which you may want to read between the lines here, you may not want to go to this area.
We ended up down the road on Hwy. 580, south to Albany, and right off of the road by a horse racetrack is a wonder paved path for bikes, walkers and a huge area were people take their dogs to run. This was wonderful!!! It runs along the bay and is just beautiful. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge, San Rafael Bridge and like I said, it is just wonderful.
By dhusch in March, 2010
Great views of the Bay! Informative signs along the trail explain the area's past including ferrys, shipyards, and brick factories.
The Ferry Point Tunnel IS bicycle safe. There is a wide raised sidewalk and the tunnel is well lit.
Be sure to ride out to the Ferry Point and see the adandoned ferry terminal. (I missed the turn).
Some great maps of this trail and other Richmond trails are available here,
http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/map.htm
By dhusch in March, 2010
This trail offers sweeping views of the Bay, Bridges, and Islands. It passes through tidal wetlands with lots of wildlife viewing.
At the southern end its possible to ride around the west side of Golden Gate Fields and continue on the Bay trail all the way to Powell Street in Emeryville. At the Northern end its an easy connection to the Ferry Point trail and the Rickmond Pkwy trails.
The City of Richmond actually has lots of nice bike trails including the new Central Richmond Greenway. Trails for Richmond Action Comittee has a nice map here, http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/map.htm
The map is very helpful for navigating through the Marina Bay and Harbour Way developments; and connecting to the Ferry Point trail.