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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Kennedy Trail & Priest Rock Trail

15.4 mi · ▲ 4,022 ft · 7 hr 9 min

Kennedy Trail & Priest Rock Trail is a 15.4-mile out-and-back in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Shannon, CA. It climbs 4,022 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade. It scores 47/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi755 – 2,622 ft · steepest grade: 25%15.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Kennedy Trail 37.21936, -121.93622
Nearest town Shannon, CA
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Kennedy Trail & Priest Rock Trail

15.4 mi · ▲ 4,022 ft · 7 hr 9 min

Elevation 754–2,621 ft

Out & Back · Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Trailhead: Kennedy Trail · 37.21936, -121.93622

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:13 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Dogs allowed on leash

  1. Start on Kennedy Trail, heading SE.
  2. 3.9 miTurn right onto Priest Rock Trail, heading SW.
  3. 3.8 miReach Kennedy Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 3.8 miTurn left onto Kennedy Trail, heading NE.
  5. 3.9 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/priest-rock-out-back-19-km-7987

Trail surface

49% dirt51% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:16 AMSunset 8:13 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.8 mi in (~148 min). Leave by 5:25 PM for the 8:13 PM sunset. Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Horses allowed on the whole route
  • Dogs allowed on leash

Other ways to reach this destination

Hikes near Shannon, California