Slate Creek Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 467 ft · 1 hr
Slate Creek Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Portola Redwoods State Park near Vista Verde, CA. It climbs 467 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Slate Creek Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 467 ft · 1 hr
Elevation 434–873 ft
Out & Back · Portola Redwoods State Park
Trailhead: Old Tree Trail · 37.25237, -122.21639
Weather Aug 4: Overcast, high 94°F / low 53° · precip 0% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Old Tree Trail, heading NE.
- 400 ftSharp left onto Slate Creek Trail, heading NW.
- 1.1 miReach Slate Creek Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miSharp right onto Old Tree Trail, heading W.
- 350 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~33 min). Leave by 7:22 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
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