Ridge Viewpoint–Clark Boas Trail, 8 sights
11.1 mi · ▲ 2,430 ft · 4 hr 55 min
Ridge Viewpoint–Clark Boas Trail, 8 sights is an 11.1-mile out-and-back in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Cragmont, CA. The route reaches Ridge Viewpoint at the turnaround, 5.5 miles in. It climbs 2,430 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Ridge Viewpoint–Clark Boas Trail, 8 sights
11.1 mi · ▲ 2,430 ft · 4 hr 55 min
Elevation 365–1,183 ft
Out & Back · Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Trailhead: Loop Road · 37.90819, -122.26201
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
Transit-accessible: Tilden Park Pony Rides stop 263 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Loop Road, heading N.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Pine Tree Trail, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftBear left onto Loop Road, heading NE.
- 100 ftBear right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading NW.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading NE.
- 0.6 miBear left onto Conlon Trail, heading W.
- 1.5 miSharp right onto Wildcat Creek Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miSharp right onto Leonards trail, heading NW.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Mezue Trail, heading N.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto West Slope Track, heading E.
- 1 miTurn right onto Clark Boas Trail, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Ridge Trail Connector, heading NW.
- 0.2 miReach Ridge Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Clark Boas Trail, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn left onto West Slope Track, heading E.
- 1 miSharp right onto Mezue Trail, heading SE.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Leonards trail, heading SE.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Wildcat Creek Trail, heading S.
- 0.3 miSharp left onto Conlon Trail, heading SW.
- 1.5 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading SE.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading E.
- 0.1 miSharp right, heading NE.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading S.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Loop Road, heading SW.
- 50 ftBear right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading S.
- 100 ftTurn left onto Pine Tree Trail, heading SE.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Loop Road, heading SE.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~47 min). Leave by 7:09 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Tilden Park Pony Rides stop 263 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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