JT Howell–Quercus I, 3 sights
5.5 mi · ▲ 1,089 ft · 2 hr 23 min
JT Howell–Quercus I, 3 sights is a 5.5-mile out-and-back in Harry A Barbier Memorial Park near Santa Venetia, CA. It climbs 1,089 ft, with sections as steep as 26% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 38/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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JT Howell–Quercus I, 3 sights
5.5 mi · ▲ 1,089 ft · 2 hr 23 min
Elevation 482–1,019 ft
Out & Back · Harry A Barbier Memorial Park
Trailhead: Quercus I · 37.99647, -122.50067
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:17 PM
- Start on Quercus I, heading SE.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto San Pedro Ridge Fire Road, heading SE.
- 0.1 miBear right onto Quercus IV, heading S.
- 0.8 miBear left onto Gold Hill Fire Road, heading S.
- 50 ftSharp right onto Quercus III, heading W.
- 0.8 miSharp right onto Tower, heading NW.
- 0.4 miSharp left onto Gold Hill Grade, heading NW.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto JT Howell, heading W.
- 0.5 miReach Quercus I, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.5 miSharp left onto Gold Hill Grade, heading E.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto San Pedro Ridge Fire Road, heading NE.
- 0.4 miSharp left onto Quercus III, heading W.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Gold Hill Fire Road, heading SE.
- 50 ftBear right onto Quercus IV, heading SE.
- 0.8 miBear left onto San Pedro Ridge Fire Road, heading W.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Quercus I, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 7:34 PM for the 8:17 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Other ways to reach this destination
More from Quercus I Trailhead
- Back Ranch Fire Trail 2.1 mi · ▲ 730 ft
- McNears Fire Trail via Ridge Fire Trail 4.4 mi · ▲ 1,170 ft
- Gold Hill Grade–Quercus III, 4 sights 4.5 mi · ▲ 804 ft
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