Near Sanborn Trail
View from a bend in Sanborn Trail. The trail changes from a fire road to a hiking trail at this point.
Near Sanborn Trail
The upper part of the trail passes through some beautiful forest, oft with a steep drop off on one side and quickly rising hill on the other.
Near Sanborn Trail
A colorful wild iris encountered along the side of Sanborn Trail.

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Sanborn Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
2.6
mi
Distance
1,599
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Wildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.57mi
Distance
1,599ft
Elevation Gain
73ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
2,882ft
High Point
1,356ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Sanborn Trail starts as a paved road through the campgrounds area of the field and picnic area of Sanborn park. At the top of the campgrounds, it changes to a dirt service road and eventually a trail that leads all the way up to Skyline Boulevard. Most of the trail is a nicely shaded hike through the forest with a couple of open areas. Features include a stream that crosses the trail near the beginning where one can often find salamanders. Watch your step! The trail is gently to somewhat steeply sloped throughout. There are areas with step rocks, but only a few at a time. In the spring, many flowers can be found along the trail. Unfortunately, along with tons of poison oak, though easily dodged.

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