West Commons Trail

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Parking is most convenient at the lot on Moraga Road. There is no fee. The main Moraga Commons has many facilities, including restrooms, water fountains, playgrounds, a disc golf course, volleyball pits, an outdoor concert venue, a skate park, and more.

Opinion: Not a serious hike, but a great place to get out for an easy walk. The park is beautiful, the sculptures are interesting, and this part of the park (the west commons) gets far less visitor traffic than the main commons.

Fact: Park at the lot for the Moraga Commons off of Moraga Road. The main commons has facilities, including restrooms and water fountains, playgrounds, etc. Hike to the north side of the parking lot and cross Moraga Road at the crosswalk. Once you cross, follow the paved path to the west. This is the West Commons Trail. Immediately cross a bridge over a small creek, then enter into the main part of the park. In front of you is a sculpture garden. Quickly reach a junction. To the right, a gravel path departs to the right (northwest). The main paved trail curves to left, clockwise around the garden. Follow the paved trail. Along this section of trail rabbits can be found in the evening.

At 0.15 miles, after curving to the other side of the sculpture garden, reach the junction where the gravel path rejoins the paved on. Continue west. After 100 feet, and another bridged creek crossing, reach another junction. Here, a spur trail departs left (south) towards the pear orchards. Continue straight (west). At 0.25 miles, the trail terminates at the end of the Willowbrook Lane cul-de-sac. Retrace your steps to the parking lot, and if you like, make a short loop by taking the gravel path on the north side of the sculpture garden.

A mixture of native oak chaparral and suburban landscaping. Efforts have been made to plant and maintain native plants here. The highlight are the rabbits which can be found throughout the park most evenings. This is also a good spot for birding. Keep an eye peeled for towhees, chickadees, juncos, jays, and hummingbirds.