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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Calvilo

1.9 mi · ▲ 573 ft · 55 min

Calvilo is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Aldercroft Heights, CA. It climbs 573 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 71/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,677 – 2,208 ft · steepest grade: 23%1.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Calvilo 37.16915, -121.94977
Nearest town Aldercroft Heights, CA
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Calvilo

1.9 mi · ▲ 573 ft · 55 min

Elevation 1,678–2,208 ft

Out & Back · Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Trailhead: Calvilo · 37.16915, -121.94977

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:13 PM

  1. Start on Calvilo, heading SE.
  2. 1 miReach Calvilo, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/calvilo-out-back

Weather

Sunrise 6:16 AMSunset 8:13 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is right at the trailhead, so there is no walk out. Be there by 7:53 PM to have the sun's last 20 minutes of sky before it sets at 8:13 PM. Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

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