Redwood National and State Parks
Alder Basin–Hobbs Wall, 4 sights
6.9 mi · ▲ 1,416 ft · 3 hr
Alder Basin–Hobbs Wall, 4 sights is a 6.9-mile out-and-back in Redwood National and State Parks near Douglas Park, CA. It climbs 1,416 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 32/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Alder Basin–Hobbs Wall, 4 sights
6.9 mi · ▲ 1,416 ft · 3 hr
Elevation 361–1,071 ft
Out & Back · Redwood National and State Parks
Trailhead: Alder Basin · 41.70313, -124.10004
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:03 AM · sunset 7:19 PM
- Start on Alder Basin, heading NE.
- 0.6 miBear right onto Trestle Loop, heading SW.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Saddler Skyline, heading W.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Nature Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Hobbs Wall, heading NW.
- 3.1 miContinue straight onto Saddler Skyline, heading S.
- 0.7 miBear right onto Trestle Loop, heading NE.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Alder Basin, heading NW.
- 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.5 mi in (~83 min). Leave by 5:35 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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