Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Joseph D. Grant County Park
A beautiful big old, mossy tree, in the shade near the start of Heron Trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Joseph D. Grant County Park
Heading into the Diablo Range hills, the historic Washburn Barn is ahead, as Washburn Trail passes spring wildflowers in the green grasses.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Joseph D. Grant County Park
The spring green Diablo Range in the distance, with the historic Washburn Barn and Grant Lake in the valley below, are seen from Edwards Loop Trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Joseph D. Grant County Park
Spring green Diablo Range hills ahead, descending at the end of Heron Trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Joseph D. Grant County Park
Heading up into the grass hills on Edwards Loop Trail.

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Joseph D. Grant County Park

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A trail with amazing views from the vista point.
6
mi
Distance
1,415
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
6.01mi
Distance
1,415ft
Elevation Gain
1,334ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,450ft
High Point
1,683ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This segment traces the western boundary of 10,822-acre Joseph D. Grant County Park on a broad trail. Traverse grasslands, remote oak woodlands, and an ancient bay-tree forest to reach a 2,457- foot vista point with outstanding views of the Coast Range high peaks, the Santa Clara Valley, and Halls Valley to the east. Much of the route is in sun, so plan for an early start and carry plenty of water. This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

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