Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Grabtown Gulch Trail
2.7 mi · ▲ 898 ft · 1 hr 21 min
Grabtown Gulch Trail is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve near Grabtown, CA. It climbs 898 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Grabtown Gulch Trail
2.7 mi · ▲ 898 ft · 1 hr 21 min
Elevation 813–1,721 ft
Out & Back · Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Trailhead: Grabtown Gulch Trail · 37.42345, -122.33881
Weather Aug 4: Clear, high 76°F / low 61° · precip 1% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:17 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · No dogs on part of this route
- Start on Grabtown Gulch Trail, heading NW.
- 1.3 miReach Grabtown Gulch Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.3 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 0.4 mi in (~11 min). Leave by 7:45 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
- No dogs on part of this route
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