Near Pa'san Ridge Trail
Bridge across the San Joaquin River
Near Pa'san Ridge Trail
Bridge across the San Joaquin River
Near Pa'san Ridge Trail
San Joaquin River with the hydroelectric power plant on the right
Near Pa'san Ridge Trail
Looking downstream from bridge overlooking the San Joaquin River
Near Pa'san Ridge Trail
San Joaquin River Gorge bridge

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Hike Trail

Pa'san Ridge Trail

3.9 (10 Ratings)
A balloon on a string with a wonderful downhill - most people run it clockwise.
5.4
mi
Distance
1,149
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
It costs $5 to park in the San Joaquin River Gorge parking lot.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.44mi
Distance
1,149ft
Elevation Gain
1,149ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,850ft
High Point
763ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trail starts across the San Joaquin River bridge and starts climbing immediately. Most people take the trail to left and do the loop clockwise. As the trail levels out for a short bit, you'll notice the Wuh-ki'o Trail connects and goes to your left. Continue climbing, near the top there is a very rocky section of trail. When you get to the top there are several places to stop and enjoy the view. When you get back to the parking lot, if you didn't get enough miles in, then take the San Joaquin River Trail for an out and back or shuttle to Finegold.

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