Near Madrone Canyon Trail
Wildflowers along Madrone Canyon Trail.
Near Madrone Canyon Trail
A wild turkey up in the trees along Madrone Canyon Trail.
Near Madrone Canyon Trail
Wildflowers along Madrone Canyon Trail.
Near Madrone Canyon Trail
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Madrone Canyon Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A wildflower-lined canyon hike.
1
mi
Distance
21
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.95mi
Distance
21ft
Elevation Gain
390ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,615ft
High Point
1,247ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This shaded canyon hike starts at the restrooms and heads southeast. Both sides of the narrow trail have an abundance of wildflowers which are especially colorful in May. The trail parallels seasonal Sycamore Creek at the bottom of Madrone Canyon. At 0.9 miles, cross the creek over a bridge and shortly thereafter join Devil's Slide Trail.

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Contributors
Tilman Giese