Near Grabtown Gulch Trail
Climbing up Grabtown Gulch
Near Grabtown Gulch Trail
Looking downhill at a bridge that crosses Purisima Creek.
Near Grabtown Gulch Trail
In the morning, the hike is cool as fog lays in the valley.
Near Grabtown Gulch Trail
The Grabtown Gulch Trail is well manicured in this spot.
Near Grabtown Gulch Trail
The Grabtown Gulch Trail as it joins up with the Purisima Creek Trail.

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Grabtown Gulch Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
Extend your Purisima Creek hike with this great trail.
1.7
mi
Distance
29
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.66mi
Distance
29ft
Elevation Gain
1,078ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,730ft
High Point
656ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Grabtown Gulch Trail is a little more technical than Whittemore Gulch Trail, but nothing to be afraid of. There are a couple very pretty creek crossings and the trail winds through more beautiful redwood forests.

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