Wildcat Peak–Rotary Peace Grove Overlook, 5 sights
2.6 mi · ▲ 708 ft · 1 hr 13 min
Wildcat Peak–Rotary Peace Grove Overlook, 5 sights is a 2.6-mile out-and-back in Tilden Nature Area near Cragmont, CA. The route passes Wildcat Peak before reaching Rotary Peace Grove Overlook at the turnaround, 1.3 miles in. It climbs 708 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Wildcat Peak–Rotary Peace Grove Overlook, 5 sights
2.6 mi · ▲ 708 ft · 1 hr 13 min
Elevation 533–1,211 ft
Out & Back · Tilden Nature Area
Trailhead: Wildcat Creek Trail · 37.90926, -122.26547
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:16 PM
Transit-accessible: Tilden Park Enrivonmental Center stop 80 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 50 ftBear right, heading E.
- 200 ftBear left, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading N.
- 150 ftTurn left onto Service Road, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading NE.
- 0.1 miBear left onto Loop Road, heading E.
- 250 ftTurn left onto Pine Tree Trail, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading E.
- 100 ftBear left onto Loop Road, heading E.
- 50 ftBear right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading NW.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Wildcat Peak Trail, heading N.
- 0.4 miPass Rotary Peace Grove Overlook.
- 50 ftReach Wildcat Peak, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Laurel Canyon Road, heading N.
- 0.1 miSharp right, heading E.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Loop Road, heading SW.
- 50 ftBear right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading W.
- 100 ftTurn left onto Pine Tree Trail, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Loop Road, heading W.
- 300 ftBear right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading SW.
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Service Road, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Laurel Canyon Trail, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 50 ftBear right, heading NW.
- 200 ftBear left, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive 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 1.2 mi in (~46 min). Leave by 7:10 PM for the 8:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Tilden Park Enrivonmental Center stop 80 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
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