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.
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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 Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:13 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
- 2.9 miReach Ralph's Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 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.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.4 mi in (~101 min). Leave by 6:13 PM for the 8:13 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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