Redwood National and State Parks

Hobbs Wall–Saddler Skyline Loop, 3 sights

5.2 mi · ▲ 1,029 ft · 2 hr 15 min

Hobbs Wall–Saddler Skyline Loop, 3 sights is a 5.2-mile loop in Redwood National and State Parks near Douglas Park, CA. It climbs 1,029 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 27/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi367 – 1,070 ft · steepest grade: 21%5.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Trestle Loop 41.70148, -124.09640
Nearest town Douglas Park, CA

Directions

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Hobbs Wall–Saddler Skyline Loop, 3 sights

5.2 mi · ▲ 1,029 ft · 2 hr 15 min

Elevation 366–1,071 ft

Loop · Redwood National and State Parks

Trailhead: Trestle Loop · 41.70148, -124.09640

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:03 AM · sunset 7:19 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
  2. 0.2 miSharp right onto Saddler Skyline, heading W.
  3. 0.8 miTurn right onto Nature Trail, heading SW.
  4. 0.2 miSharp left onto Hobbs Wall, heading NW.
  5. 3.1 miContinue straight onto Saddler Skyline, heading S.
  6. 0.7 miTurn left onto Trestle Loop, heading E.
  7. 0.2 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

98% dirt2% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:03 AMSunset 7:19 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.8 mi in (~66 min). Leave by 5:53 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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