Jewel Lake–Jewel Lake Trail Loop, 6 sights
3 mi · ▲ 654 ft · 1 hr 20 min
Jewel Lake–Jewel Lake Trail Loop, 6 sights is a 3-mile loop in Tilden Nature Area near Cragmont, CA. The route reaches Jewel Lake. It climbs 654 ft, with sections as steep as 27% grade. It scores 55/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Jewel Lake–Jewel Lake Trail Loop, 6 sights
3 mi · ▲ 654 ft · 1 hr 20 min
Elevation 544–1,173 ft
Loop · Tilden Nature Area
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.
- 400 ftTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading NW.
- 0.4 miBear right, heading E.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftBear right onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading NE.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Nimitz Way, heading E.
- 0.4 miBear left onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading SW.
- 0.5 miPass Jewel Lake.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Sylvan Trail, heading SW.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Loop Road, heading SE.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Jewel Lake Trail, heading NE.
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Service Road, heading S.
- 450 ftTurn right onto Loop Road, heading S.
- 0.1 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.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~46 min). Leave by 7:10 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:58 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
Other ways to reach this destination
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