Dublin is known for having hidden gems sprinkled throughout the community. One such gem is located right in the heart of Dublin – the Alamo Creek-Dougherty Hills loop. The loop starts with the Alamo Creek Bike Path which affords lush views of Alamo Creek, local wildlife and untamed plant life. A meandering stroll along the path provides a view for what a Dublin greenbelt along the Iron Horse Trail could look like.

After trekking the Alamo Creek Bike Path, Dubliners are treated with a visit to Alamo Creek Park. The Alamo Creek Park provides visitors with picnic areas, BBQs, basketball courts, a playground, restrooms, a walking path, and drinking fountains. This can be a great brunch/lunch spot or just a brief sojourn along the loop. You can also find public art at the Alamo Creek Park – “Black Pool” by artist Alan Counihan of Dublin, Ireland serves as a visual link between the landscape of the park and the nearby rolling Dougherty hills.

To get to the third leg of the loop, visitors simply need to walk a few blocks down Shady Creek Road to the 107.5 acre Dougherty Hills Open Space. The Dougherty Hills Open Space provides trekkers with sweeping views of Mount Diablo and the Tri-Valley. Visitors can also view the California Poppies that are sprinkled throughout the park space. All is quiet and the air is pure atop the Dougherty Hills Open Space. To the east, the Dougherty Hills Dog Park. To the west, the sleepy neighborhoods along Stagecoach Road. Either direction will provide a satisfying end to the brief journey.

One of the best features of the Alamo Creek-Dougherty Hills loop is that dogs are welcomed and accommodated along every stop. This is a fantastic way to enjoy a beautiful day in Dublin.