Near Bridle Trail
Lots of shade from towering redwoods.
Near Bridle Trail
Heading toward the playground.
Near Bridle Trail
Looking north and up along the Stream Trail.

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Bridle Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A narrow and quiet alternative to lower Stream Trail.
1.2
mi
Distance
235
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Bicycles are not permitted on this trail between Fern Dell and Chown Trail. Dogs must be on leash on this trail. Access to the stream and its banks by trail users and their dogs is prohibited. Please remain on the trail side of the fence.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.19mi
Distance
235ft
Elevation Gain
384ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
763ft
High Point
550ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a narrow and quiet alternative to lower Stream Trail. It is parallel to and southwest of Stream Trail, remaining on the stream's southwest bank. This trail's southeast, low end is at the Fishway Site, where there is a fish ladder to allow trout to bypass a barrier. This is also the low end of Golden Spike Trail. This trail's northwest, high end is located at an intersection with the Chown Trail. It passes the low ends of West Ridge Trail and Orchard Trail. It also passes Fern Dell, where there are a group camping site, picnic tables, and a connector trail to the Stream Trail. The trail is dirt road between Fishway and Fern Dell; it is singletrack between Fern Dell and Chown Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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