19.8 mi
Distance
6,109 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 42m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for North Rim Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California State Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 330 ft |
| High point | 13.0 mi | 703 ft |
| End | 19.8 mi | 330 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by California State Parks
Source of truth
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Boulder Creek, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park · California State Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(831) 338-8860
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near North Rim Loop
Redwood Trail
Dool Trail and Johansen Road to Sunset Trail Camp
Old Haul Road
North Butano Truck Trail
Waterman Gap Super Loop
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Dool Trail and Johansen Road to Sunset Trail Camp
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
0.1 mi awayBig Basin Redwoods State Park
Boulder Creek, CA
Reservable
Little Basin Cabins and Campground - Big Basin Redwoods State Park
1.6 mi awayBig Basin Redwoods State Park
Boulder Creek, CA
Reservable
Sunset Trail Camp CLOSED DUE TO FIRE
2.7 mi awayBig Basin Redwoods State Park
Los Gatos, CA
Reservable
Twin Oaks Trail Camp - CLOSED DUE TO FIRE
4.6 mi awayBig Basin Redwoods State Park
Davenport, CA
Reservable
Waterman Gap Trail Camp
4.8 mi awayCastle Rock State Park
Los Gatos, CA
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