Near Islay Hill Trail
Cow on a Telephone Pole
Near Islay Hill Trail
Islay Hill Trail
Near Islay Hill Trail
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Islay Hill Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
A short hike with views of the Edna Valley wineries.
0.9
mi
Distance
538
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.91mi
Distance
538ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
781ft
High Point
242ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a relatively easy trail with a few steeper portions. The hike is essentially full sun with engineered features to assist with erosion and traversing the steeper sections. The trail ends at the peak where there is a cow on a telephone pole looking out into the distance with binoculars.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Always very quiet in the evenings, never seen rattlesnakes but it is definitely ideal habitat for them and it is active season so be alert. Dry grass on hard trail surface can be quite slick.
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