Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail
9.3 mi · ▲ 2,312 ft · 4 hr 15 min
Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail is a 9.3-mile out-and-back in Rancho Corral de Tierra near Moss Beach, CA. It climbs 2,312 ft, with sections as steep as 27% grade. It scores 69/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail
9.3 mi · ▲ 2,312 ft · 4 hr 15 min
Elevation 169–1,552 ft
Out & Back · Rancho Corral de Tierra
Trailhead: Spine Trail · 37.52685, -122.49802
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:17 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: 1619 Sunshine Valley Road stop 780 m from the trailhead
- Start on Spine Trail, heading NE.
- 4.7 miReach Spine Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 4.6 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 0.1 mi in (~6 min). Leave by 7:50 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 11 min before dark.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: 1619 Sunshine Valley Road stop 780 m from the trailhead
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