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This dirt road climbs from the heart of Big Basin to a sunny ridgeline


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Map Key

3.0

Miles

4.8

KM

Point to Point

1,720' 524 m

High

964' 294 m

Low

780' 238 m

Up

407' 124 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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Description

Hihn Hammond Road starts south of the Big Basin Park headquarters, right off Big Basin Way. From there Hihn Hammond Road crosses over Opal Creek and then climbs through the redwoods to a ridge. Once on the ridge, the road turns west, crossing the Howard King Trail several times. As you progress along the trail, the forest gradually gives way to chaparral with views south to the Pacific Ocean. Near the end of the road, the Howard King Trail heads northwest toward Berry Creek Falls, and the McCrary Ridge Trail heads southwest toward Waddell Creek. The road ends on a sunny perch above Waddell Creek.

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Miguel Vieira

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View of the ocean from Mt. McCabe Overlook.
Feb 16, 2019 near Boulder…, CA
Look back from Hihn Hammond Road to experience great views of the McCrary Ridge Trail and the Pacific Ocean.
Feb 2, 2017 near Boulder…, CA
John William Abbott Memorial Redwood Grove
Jul 9, 2019 near Boulder…, CA

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May 25, 2019
Eleonore Prevost
3mi
Aug 25, 2017
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Mar 20, 2016
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