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611512014 'BayTrail, San Leandro'. San Lorenzo Creekto Marina g"'* against the riprap-protected shoreline. At low tides, mudflats appear on the edges or the slough. The shoreline by the bayshore extends far out into the Bay on sandbars, rocky shoals, and mudflats. The virtual tour below starts on the new Heron Bay Trail, heads to San Lorenzo Creek, explores the Roberts Landing marsh area on dirt trails, heads along the paved Bay Trail to the edge of Marina Park, and returns. The next segment of the Bay Trail to the north begins at Marina Park, runs around the San Leandro Marina, uses city streets for a short section, then enters Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline. North of here is Oakland International Airport. Access Information The bridge across San Lorenzo Creek was destroyed by the EI Nino floods of 1998. Since it was rebuilt the fail of 1999, the Bay Trail is a continuous off-road trail from the visitor's center at the all the way to San Leandro's Marina Park. The most direct route to the trailhead is from the end of Lewelling Blvd. Take the Hesperian off -ramp from 1-880 to Lewelling westbound. Follow Lewelling across the railroad tracks. it turns into Bayfront Drive and ends at the intersection with Heron Drive. A small park and interpretive displays are at the intersection. Heed the private parking signs. The paved trail begins here and heads west towards the Bay. The trail can be taken from the northern end at Marina Park. Take the Marina Blvd. exit from 1-880 and head west. Marina turns left at Neptune Drive. Take Neptune Drive south until it ends at Marina Park. Park here. Cross the bridge over the flood control channel at the south end of the park to reach the trail heading towards San Lorenzo Creek. Trail Description and Views Click on the following pictures to see a larger veision. (Note. the mileage readings below are from a bicycle odometer. Your mileage may vary.) The trail begins at the small, newly -built park at the intersection of Bayfront Drive: and Heron Drive. The park has lawns, trees, benches, and gardens. A small stand here has interpretive signs describing the history of the area and the marsh restoration. The paved trails between the housing development and the large slough through the marsh are part of the Heron Bay Trail. Interpretive kiosks are placed periodically along the trail and provide more information on the natural and human history of the area. Follow the paved path west. At 0.14 miles, the trail comes to a junction. Straight ahead leads to the Bay. The trail to the left leads to San Lorenzo Creek. Take the trail to the left. This passes between the new housing development and the restored marsh. At 0.35 miles, the path passes by a fenced -off stonnwater-filtering pond. Several paths along the way lead into the local neighborhood. At 0.57 miles, the trail reaches the banks of San Lorenzo Creek. The paved path follows the creek to the right. At 0.80 miles, the paved trail ends at the bridge over San Lorenzo Creek, It connects to the Bay Trail along the . If you do not want to or cannot proceed on dirt and gravel trails, tum around here and backtrack to the turnoff from the main trail, then head west towards the Bay. Otherwise, continue straight ahead. MU A gravel path leads farther downstream along the creek, then turns right into the marsh. A narrow informal footpath continues along the bank of the creek, but becomes muddy before it reaches the mouth of the slough channel on the creek. Several dirt trails lead through the marsh to the north. A large slough channel cuts inland and parallels the bayshore. Take the largest dirt trail to the right. The first branch to the left will be used for a return trip. Stay to the right.