Name: North Ridge Trail
Rating: 3.6

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3.6 from 5 votes

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in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space

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3.6 from 5 votes

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Feb 25, 2019 near Half Mo…, CA

A view of the North Ridge Trail as it descends down the hillside. This is looking back as you climb up the hillside.

Sep 19, 2020 near Half Mo…, CA

From the North Ridge Trail, you get a good view of Half Moon Bay and the Pillar Point Air Force Station.

Jan 4, 2020 near Half Mo…, CA

A view of the Pacific Ocean from the Whittemore Gulch Trail in the winter.

Jan 4, 2020 near Half Mo…, CA

Jan 14, 2016 near Emerald…, CA

Jan 14, 2016 near Emerald…, CA

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Aug 8, 2021

Frank Lin

p453 Hike 4.6mi

Sep 19, 2020

David Hitchcock

Nice hike in the evening after a week or two of smoky conditions. 4.8mi — 2h 00m

Feb 1, 2020

Michael Wilson

Apr 14, 2019

Eleonore Prevost

Mar 31, 2019

Reza Haghighi

Jan 21, 2019

Jennifer Miller

Apr 9, 2018

Tressa S

Some steep inclines and sun exposure, but great views of the bay. 4.6mi

Aug 9, 2017

James Butler

2.3mi

Aug 1, 2016

Campbell Frank

4.6mi — 17h 00m

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North Ridge Trail

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3.8

Point to Point

2,028' 618 m

1,073' 327 m

154' 47 m

1,108' 338 m

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