Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Oakland, CA
A 928-acre preserve in the Oakland Hills featuring exposed volcanic rock formations from a 10-million-year-old volcano. Trails wind through eucalyptus groves and grasslands to labyrinths and geological formations. The Round Top peak at 1,763 feet provides ridge-top views of the surrounding hills.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- landscapedetailwide
- Best Seasons
- springfall
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