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Guadalupe Creek Overlook route map
ModerateOut and Back
California

Guadalupe Creek Overlook

New Almaden, California

2.8 mi

Distance

1,007 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 6m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Guadalupe Creek Overlook Trail is a moderate out-and-back trail located near New Almaden, California. Spanning 2.8 miles with an elevation gain of approximately 1,007 feet, it provides hikers with a challenging yet rewarding experience. The trail's highest point reaches 820 meters, and it is characterized by a dirt surface that traverses through varying elevations. Known for its scenic overlooks, particularly of Guadalupe Creek, it offers a beautiful natural setting typical of the Santa Cruz Mountains region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gaindirt surface

Elevation Profile

Min:698 ft
Max:820 ft
307 ft
307 ft
698 ft739 ft779 ft820 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

scenic overlooknatural setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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