Near Hihn Hammond Road
View of the ocean from Mt. McCabe Overlook.
Near Hihn Hammond Road
Look back from Hihn Hammond Road to experience great views of the McCrary Ridge Trail and the Pacific Ocean.
Near Hihn Hammond Road
John William Abbott Memorial Redwood Grove

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Hihn Hammond Road

3.0 (2 Ratings)
This dirt road climbs from the heart of Big Basin to a sunny ridgeline
2.8
mi
Distance
807
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.84mi
Distance
807ft
Elevation Gain
442ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,741ft
High Point
957ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hihn Hammond Road starts south of the Big Basin Park headquarters, right off Big Basin Way. From there Hihn Hammond Road crosses over Opal Creek and then climbs through the redwoods to a ridge. Once on the ridge, the road turns west, crossing the Howard King Trail several times. As you progress along the trail, the forest gradually gives way to chaparral with views south to the Pacific Ocean. Near the end of the road, the Howard King Trail heads northwest toward Berry Creek Falls, and the McCrary Ridge Trail heads southwest toward Waddell Creek. The road ends on a sunny perch above Waddell Creek.

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Contributors
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