Near McCorkel Trail
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Near McCorkel Trail
Revivor in the background.
Near McCorkel Trail
Looking south from Cerro Este Rd by McCorkle Trail
Near McCorkel Trail
Making herself big

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McCorkel Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A great trail close to the East Bay.
3.1
mi
Distance
1,220
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Permits are required for overnight stays at the backpacker's campsites and also a separate year long permit for the Ohlone Wilderness.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.13mi
Distance
1,220ft
Elevation Gain
508ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,485ft
High Point
434ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a great trail with a steady climb on a low to middle grade incline. The incline gets stepper as you approach the backpacking campsite gate. There are great views along the McCorkle Trail, with lots of birds.

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Contributors
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