Clark Viewpoint–Clark Connector Trail, 3 sights
4.6 mi · ▲ 1,321 ft · 2 hr 12 min
Clark Viewpoint–Clark Connector Trail, 3 sights is a 4.6-mile out-and-back in Big Basin Redwoods State Park near Swanton, CA. The route reaches Clark Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2.3 miles in. It climbs 1,321 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 46/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Clark Viewpoint–Clark Connector Trail, 3 sights
4.6 mi · ▲ 1,321 ft · 2 hr 12 min
Elevation 53–960 ft
Out & Back · Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead: Skyline To The Sea Bypass Trail · 37.10164, -122.27789
Weather Aug 3: Fog, high 67°F / low 52° · precip 0% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Skyline To The Sea Bypass Trail, heading NW.
- 2.3 miReach Clark Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.3 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.2 mi in (~84 min). Leave by 6:32 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
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- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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