Conlon Trail–Inspiration Trail, 3 sights
11 mi · ▲ 1,998 ft · 4 hr 40 min
Conlon Trail–Inspiration Trail, 3 sights is an 11-mile out-and-back in Pinole Valley Watershed near Cragmont, CA. It climbs 1,998 ft, with sections as steep as 16% grade. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Conlon Trail–Inspiration Trail, 3 sights
11 mi · ▲ 1,998 ft · 4 hr 40 min
Elevation 391–1,183 ft
Out & Back · Pinole Valley Watershed
Trailhead: Inspiration Trail · 37.91083, -122.23338
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:15 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
- Start on Inspiration Trail, heading NW.
- 3.2 miTurn left onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading W.
- 0.2 miBear right onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading NW.
- 0.6 miBear left onto Conlon Trail, heading NW.
- 1.5 miBear left onto Wildcat Creek Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftReach Inspiration Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftBear right onto Conlon Trail, heading W.
- 1.5 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading SE.
- 0.4 miBear left onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Nimitz Way, heading SE.
- 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.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~57 min). Leave by 6:59 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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