Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Craig Britton Trail
12.1 mi · ▲ 2,654 ft · 5 hr 22 min
Craig Britton Trail is a 12.1-mile out-and-back in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve near Grabtown, CA. It climbs 2,654 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade. It scores 50/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Craig Britton Trail
12.1 mi · ▲ 2,654 ft · 5 hr 22 min
Elevation 432–1,855 ft
Out & Back · Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Trailhead: Purisima Creek Trail · 37.43753, -122.37066
Weather Aug 4: Fog, high 68°F / low 52° · precip 2% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:17 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
- Start on Purisima Creek Trail, heading E.
- 4.4 miSharp right onto Craig Britton Trail, heading SW.
- 1.7 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 1.7 miSharp left onto Purisima Creek Trail, heading W.
- 4.2 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 2.0 mi in (~80 min). Leave by 6:36 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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More from Purisima Creek Trail Trailhead
- North Ridge Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 6 mi · ▲ 1,645 ft
- Craig Britton Trail 12.6 mi · ▲ 2,829 ft
- Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 12.6 mi · ▲ 2,833 ft
- Crystal Springs Trail & Purisima Creek Trail 15.7 mi · ▲ 3,723 ft
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