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Hike Trail

Cattle Crest

4.0 (1 Rating)
A rocky trail with a challenging downhill.
1.1
mi
Distance
187
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
Only open on Wilderness Access Days. More info here.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.05mi
Distance
187ft
Elevation Gain
445ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
756ft
High Point
355ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
At the beginning, this trail goes up and down through brush and trees. Almost halfway through, it starts to descend into the valley steeply. Watch out for loose rocks and gravel during this section of the trail. Eventually, it flattens out at the bottom where you can hike out via Shady Oaks. The trail is best accessed from the Quail Hill parking lot or Coastal Peak Park.

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Contributors
Jonathan Lane