Near Todd Quick Trail
California Poppies at the top of the Todd Quick Trail.
Near Todd Quick Trail
Meadow of mostly invasives, including Poison Hemlock and Mustard.
Near Todd Quick Trail
Buckeye tree flowers along the North Rim Trail attract beautiful butterflies.
Near Todd Quick Trail
This is Alum Rock that the park is named after. This view is from the North Rim Trail.

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Todd Quick Trail

3.0 (3 Ratings)
A partially shaded trail that follows the contours of the hills.
0.9
mi
Distance
256
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.89mi
Distance
256ft
Elevation Gain
174ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
910ft
High Point
654ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is a newer part of Alum Rock. This trail could use some love; if you'd like to help, there are trail workdays most second Saturdays. There are nice views of the Bay Area from the top. There was a fire in July 2017, which burned the western part of the trail. Most of the plants that were there in earlier photos are now gone, but the restoration site at the top of the trail is still okay, as are the oak trees near the top of the western part of the trail. Where you get to the top of the trail, by the entrance to Sierra Vista, there is a picnic table to rest at under a few large eucalyptus trees.

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