Near Harkins Ridge Trail
They're off!
Near Harkins Ridge Trail
Final stretch.
Near Harkins Ridge Trail
Harkins Ridge
Near Harkins Ridge Trail
Alders on Whittemore Gulch Trail

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Harkins Ridge Trail

3.9 (14 Ratings)
A steep and dry fire road.
3
mi
Distance
1,483
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.04mi
Distance
1,483ft
Elevation Gain
159ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,763ft
High Point
439ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Harkins Ridge Trail packs in 1,500 feet of climbing in just around 3 miles with an average incline of 10%. It is needless to say that this is evil. The road also has a lot of sun exposure which can make hiking it at midday rather unpleasant. It can be used to connect to the Whittemore Gulch Trail or the Purisma Creek Trail for a longer loop hike.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Purisima Creek Trail

Hike Route

Purisima Creek Trail

River/Creek
moderate
4.15 mi
+1,489 ft
Grabtown Gulch - Borden Hatch Mill Loop Trail

Hike Route

Grabtown Gulch - Borden Hatch Mill Loop Trail

Less Crowded
moderate
4.59 mi
+1,292 ft
Cowell Ranch Beach

Hike Route

Cowell Ranch Beach

Family Friendly
easy
1.1 mi
+103 ft
El Corte de Madera Highlights

Hike Route

El Corte de Madera Highlights

River/Creek
moderate
4.82 mi
+958 ft
Edgewood Nature Preserve Loop

Hike Route

Edgewood Nature Preserve Loop

Views
moderate
5.53 mi
+1,051 ft
Water Dog Loop Trail

Hike Route

Water Dog Loop Trail

Views
moderate
3.15 mi
+574 ft
Contributors
Bay Area Ridge Trail Staff