Sanborne County Park

Featured Trail: San Adreas - Sanborne Trail Loop

Saratoga: Junction Hwy 9 and Sanborne Rd

Distance Difficulty Level Elevation
( Min / Max )		 Bicycles Dogs Equestrian Backpacking Remarks
4.5 Level: 6
Some segments of the Featured Trail are extremely steep. Although the segments are short, the dirt and gravel trail is narrow with a steep drop on one side of the trail. 		1200 -- 2300 No Yes No Yes Children: Young children should not be taken on this Featured Trail.
Dogs: Allowed on leash.

Trail Map

Featured Trail Introduction: This hike starts at the trail head and comes close to Skyline Blvd before starting the return loop. Suntan lotion is probably not necessary on this hike since most of the hike is under a thick canopy provided by various trees.
Featured Trail: Follow trail marked in "Red" starting at Note 1.

Important Trail Notes

  • Note 1: From the Highway 35 (Skyline Blvd): Follow Highway 9 east for six-miles and turn right on Sanborne Road.
    From Saratoga: follow highway 9 for 2.5 miles and turn left on Sanborne Road. Parking: Park in the main parking area, which is to the right of Entrance Kiosk. Important Note: . Finding the trail head can be confusing. To get to the trail head leave the parking lot and find the sign to "Sequoia Group Area." This sign can be seen immediately after leaving the parking area. Take the trail at Sequoia and pass the barbecue pits and restrooms on the right and the picnic tables on the left. Cross over the wooden vehicle bridge and pass the old stage on the left and the unused building on the right. Follow the San Adreas Trail sign immediately behind the building.
  • Note 2: Immediately after the San Adreas Trail sign the trail splits; both trails end at almost the same place. For this Featured Trail, follow San Andreas trail, the left fork. The elevation at this point is 1,200 feet.
  • Note 3: Shortly the trail splits again. Follow Peterson Trail to the left (south).
  • Note 4: This is the junction of Peterson and Sanborne Trails. Make a sharp right turn and follow Sanborne Trail, which start out heading north. From this point on the trail becomes vary narrow and steep. Be careful: The trail follows along the face of a steep hill. This is not recommended for anyone who is not sure-footed or is scared of steep slopes.
  • Note 5: Continue on Sanborne Trail. At this point there are two signs: San Adreas Trail 1.8 miles and Hostel Trail Junction and the other Park Headquarters 1.8 miles. Follow this trail north toward park headquarters. The elevation is 2,300 feet.
  • Note 6: Follow San Andreas Trail east. Ignore the trail to the right.
  • Note 7: Follow the sign that indicates "Trail." Don't follow the fire road.
  • Note 8: Don't follow the trail toward the Hostel
  • Note 9: Follow the Service Road -away from the Host- and find Access Trail.

Getting There

  • Find your way to highway 9: From the Highway 35 (Skyline Blvd): Follow Highway 9 east for six-miles and turn right on Sanborne Road.
    From Saratoga: follow highway 9 for 2.5 miles and turn left on Sanborne Road
  • Follow Sanborne Road for one-mile and turn into the park where it the directs you to the entrance. Do not take the road immediately before the entrance.
  • Parking: For hiking, try to park in the main parking area. If not, you will need to walk a bit more. To get to the main parking area, follow the road to the right immediately after the entrance kiosk. There are three parking areas so parking -normally- is available.
  • There is a $6.00 parking charge. This charge includes a trail map... if you request it.



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