Jordan Pond–High Ridge Loop Trail, 3 sights
2.2 mi · ▲ 560 ft · 1 hr 1 min
Jordan Pond–High Ridge Loop Trail, 3 sights is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Garin Regional Park near Carpenter, CA. The route reaches Jordan Pond at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It climbs 560 ft, with sections as steep as 38% grade. It scores 28/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Jordan Pond–High Ridge Loop Trail, 3 sights
2.2 mi · ▲ 560 ft · 1 hr 1 min
Elevation 336–655 ft
Out & Back · Garin Regional Park
Trailhead: 37.62979, -122.02871
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:15 AM · sunset 8:15 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Old Homestead Trail, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Newt Pond Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.3 miBear right onto High Ridge Loop Trail, heading W.
- 50 ftBear right, heading W.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading W.
- 500 ftBear left, heading S.
- 50 ftReach Jordan Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 500 ftSharp right, heading N.
- 100 ftBear left, heading N.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Newt Pond Trail, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Old Homestead Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 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 0.6 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 7:34 PM for the 8:15 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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