Columbine Trail–Lost Ridge Trail Loop, 3 sights
4.2 mi · ▲ 577 ft · 1 hr 41 min
Columbine Trail–Lost Ridge Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 4.2-mile loop in Anthony Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley, CA. It climbs 577 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 41/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Columbine Trail–Lost Ridge Trail Loop, 3 sights
4.2 mi · ▲ 577 ft · 1 hr 41 min
Elevation 328–689 ft
Loop · Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Trailhead: Marciel Road · 37.73528, -122.09607
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:15 AM · sunset 8:15 PM
- Start on Quail Trail, heading NW.
- 0.9 miBear left onto Lost Ridge Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftBear left, heading SW.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Columbine Trail, heading E.
- 1.3 miTurn left onto Honker Bay Trail, heading E.
- 1.7 miSharp left onto Marciel Road, heading N.
- 250 ftThe loop closes 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 0.1 mi in (~3 min). Leave by 7:52 PM for the 8:15 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 9 min before dark. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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