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Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Sobey Pond–Arastradero Lake Loop, 3 lakes

2.2 mi · ▲ 314 ft · 53 min

Sobey Pond–Arastradero Lake Loop, 3 lakes is a 2.2-mile loop in Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve near Ladera, CA. The route passes Sobey Pond and Arastradero Lake. It climbs 314 ft. It scores 32/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi453 – 712 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Juan Bautista de Anza Trail 37.38103, -122.18248
Nearest town Ladera, CA
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Sobey Pond–Arastradero Lake Loop, 3 lakes

2.2 mi · ▲ 314 ft · 53 min

Elevation 452–712 ft

Loop · Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Trailhead: Juan Bautista de Anza Trail · 37.38103, -122.18248

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:15 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route

  1. Start on Juan Bautista de Anza Trail, heading S.
  2. 150 ftTurn right onto Ohlone Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.2 miTurn left onto Bay Laurel Trail, heading SE.
  4. 50 ftContinue straight onto Meadowlark Trail, heading SE.
  5. 450 ftBear right onto Acorn Trail, heading SE.
  6. 0.3 miBear right onto Arastradero Creek Trail, heading S.
  7. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Woodrat Trail, heading SW.
  8. 50 ftPass Sobey Pond.
  9. 0.9 miTurn right onto Meadowlark Trail, heading E.
  10. 0.4 miPass Arastradero Lake.
  11. 50 ftSharp left onto Juan Bautista de Anza Trail, heading N.
  12. 0.1 miThe loop closes 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/vista-point-sobey-pond-out-back-5-lakes-4-km-036d

Trail surface

41% gravel1% dirt58% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:16 AMSunset 8:15 PM

Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route

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