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North Rim Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …San Jose
  5. Alum Rock Park
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“This dirt road runs along the north rim of Alum Rock Park across rolling terrain. ”

stephen rosenthal
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1.1

Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

685' 209 m

High

541' 165 m

Low

145' 44 m

Up

59' 18 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Birding · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will enjoy this trail's pleasant grades and nice views.

Description

While not the most interesting trail in the world, the North Rim Trail is a nice place to get out and enjoy nature. There are some places where mud slides have narrowed the road, though it's wide enough to use. Poison oak impinges on the trail in some places, so keep an eye out, but otherwise get out there and soak up the fresh air!

Flora & Fauna

Deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, acorn woodpeckers, and red tailed hawks are abundant in this park. Audubon leads bird hikes here if it gives you any indication.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of San Jose, CA - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services

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  3.0 from 3 votes

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in Alum Rock Park

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#2

in Alum Rock Park

#2,961

in California

#27,945

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Buckeye tree flowers along the North Rim Trail attract beautiful butterflies.
May 22, 2017 near East Fo…, CA
This is Alum Rock that the park is named after. This view is from the North Rim Trail.
May 22, 2017 near East Fo…, CA

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