Event Contact Name Steven Coutinho
Event Contact Email [email protected]
4.4 miles
587 ft Elevation Gain
This 4.4 mile hike is rated moderate and will be walked at a leisurely pace with breaks to enjoy the expansive views and catch our breath.
From the dog park, we will walk east on the dirt road. After about a 1/4 mile we will come to the trailhead on the right. We will take the Speckled Rattler trail up the hillside to Ridgeline. The turnoff to Ridgeline trail is not marked. Most of the elevation gain is during mile 2 while traversing many switchbacks on Ridgeline. Trekking poles are definitely recommended for the switchbacks. At the end of Ridgeline, we will take the Crankset trail back down the hillside towards the parking area. We will leave Crankset and take a shortcut trail back to the parking lot which will be visible on our left.
After the hike, we can congregate at Lakeside Bar & Grill for delicious burgers and beer where hot and dusty patrons/pilgrims can blend.
NOTE: If it is unseasonably warm we will move the start time earlier.