<p>As someone who loves being outdoors, Berkeley's urban location is less than ideal. Are there any places in/around Berkeley where I can get my nature-kick?</p>
<p>Within walking distance:</p>
<p>Berkeley’s Botanical Garden
[UC</a> Botanical Garden at Berkeley ::: Index](<a href=“http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/]UC”>http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/)</p>
<p>The Fire Trails
[Berkeley</a> Fire Trails - UC Campus Area - Berkeley, CA](<a href=“http://www.yelp.com/biz/berkeley-fire-trails-berkeley]Berkeley”>http://www.yelp.com/biz/berkeley-fire-trails-berkeley)</p>
<p>Drivable/Bus-able:</p>
<p>There are TONS of amazing trails at Tilden Park
<a href=“http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden[/url]”>http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden</a></p>
<p>^I agree with all of the above. The botanical garden is beautiful, and the fire trails are amazing.</p>
<p>One of my favorite things about Berkeley is easy access to both the urban environment and beautiful picturesque nature hikes. :)</p>
<p>Many students don’t know about this stuff because they don’t leave the perimeters of the school. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.</p>