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

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North Rim Trail

3.0 (3 Ratings)
This dirt road runs along the north rim of Alum Rock Park across rolling terrain.
1
mi
Distance
197
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlySpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.02mi
Distance
197ft
Elevation Gain
97ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
706ft
High Point
527ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
While not the most interesting trail in the world, the North Rim Trail is a nice place to get out and enjoy nature. There are some places where mud slides have narrowed the road, though it's wide enough to use. Poison oak impinges on the trail in some places, so keep an eye out, but otherwise get out there and soak up the fresh air!

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