AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Ralph's Mountain

5.8 mi · ▲ 1,593 ft · 2 hr 44 min

Ralph's Mountain is a 5.8-mile out-and-back in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Redwood Lodge, CA. The route reaches Ralph's Mountain at the turnaround, 2.9 miles in. It climbs 1,593 ft, with sections as steep as 17% grade. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,125 – 2,723 ft · steepest grade: 17%5.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 37.13965, -121.94318
Nearest town Redwood Lodge, CA
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Ralph's Mountain

5.8 mi · ▲ 1,593 ft · 2 hr 44 min

Elevation 1,125–2,724 ft

Out & Back · Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Trailhead: 37.13965, -121.94318

Weather Sep 20: Fog, high 74°F / low 56° · precip 1% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:55 AM · sunset 7:09 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
  2. 2.9 miReach Ralph's Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 2.9 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/ralphs-mountain-out-back-9-km

Weather

FogTemperature 74°F56°
Precip1%Wind3 mphUV6Humidity68%
Hourly temperature
75°55°
Sunrise 6:55 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PMSunset 7:09 PM
Mon 67°49°
Tue 81°47°
Wed 93°52°
Thu 89°55°
Fri 85°54°
Sat 89°51°

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.8 mi in (~75 min). Leave by 5:34 PM for the 7:09 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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