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Rhus Ridge Trail

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 4.0 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Mountain View
  5. Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
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“A dirt road that connects to the Black Mountain and Chamise trails. ”

Miguel Vieira
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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

Point to Point

1,086' 331 m

High

462' 141 m

Low

625' 190 m

Up

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Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs No Dogs

Description

From the parking lot, the road enters the forest and goes by a caretaker's house. About a half mile from the start, there are a few nice views of Los Altos. Continue to the end of the road to an intersection where you can go right for the Black Mountain Trail or left for the Chamise Trail.

Flora & Fauna

A mix of chaparral and forests of coast live oak and California bay.

Contacts

Land Manager: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

Shared By:

Miguel Vieira
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 5 votes

#2

in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve

#11648

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  4.0 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Rancho San Antonio Ope…

#1,112

in California

#11,648

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The Mary Davey Memorial is a good place to sit and enjoy the surrounding area.
Jan 27, 2017 near Los Alt…, CA
A view to look forward to on a steep ascent.
Nov 2, 2020 near Los Alt…, CA
Once at the top, you've got a choice in direction to make.
Nov 2, 2020 near Los Alt…, CA
A well maintained wide trail through the chaparral.
Nov 2, 2020 near Los Alt…, CA

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Sep 14, 2019
brian pelton
This will get your heart rate up quickly, as it climbs relentlessly until intersecting with Black Mt Trail.
Feb 12, 2017
Eric Macauley
Trail is wet in spots from running water from last weeks rain, but the sky is super clear making for great views on the way up. 0.9mi

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