Trail
2.3 mile
3.7 kilometer
loop
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
243'
74 m
Descent: -246' -75 m
High: 790' 241 m
Low: 608' 185 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 15% (9°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“Great easy to moderate trail with both shady redwoods and ferns and mountain top "lookout" tower views.”
— Maia Olson
Features
Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
Make your way along a narrow sandy trail up to a hilltop clearing halfway along with a lookout tower. Climb the stairs to see 360-degree views all the way to Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay and surrounding redwood parks (Butano, etc.)
You'll hear bird calls, see squirrels, redwoods, oaks, manzanitas, and more. The hilltop is part of a prescribed burn area, so expect to see some amazing wildflowers in season.
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Land Manager: California State Parks - Santa Cruz District
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