About
Length1 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time45 min
TrailheadHidden Valley picnic area, Park Boulevard
SurfaceSandy path with a short rock scramble
Best seasonTemperatures regularly exceed 100 degF in the summer, it is recommended to take at least one liter of water per person during the summer.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityPets are not allowed on this trail, but service animals are welcome. Service animals must remain on a 6-foot (1.8 meter) leash at all times. This trail meanders through a variety of terrain including hard pack dirt, soft sand, gravel, rocks, boulders, and other obstacles. Some boulders have steps, other small boulders do not. The trail is roughly 1.5-3 ft wide, with a few steep sections and an approximate 100 feet of elevation gain. The trail has an average grade of 4% and a max grade of 19%.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

Hidden Valley Trail is an easy one mile hike. The trail starts near the Hidden Valley Picnic Area and gains 100 feet of elevation as it makes a loop around Hidden Valley, which was rumored to have once been used by cattle rustlers. There are interpretive signs along the way providing information on the area and its plants and wildlife. This trail has little shade and no cell service. Always check the weather forecast before heading into the park and consider changing plans if the weather conditions are too extreme. Before hiking, tell a safety buddy where you are going and when you plan on leaving the park.

Tips
The valley is completely enclosed by rock and feels like a room. Climbers are usually on the walls, which is a show in itself. The best short walk in the park.
Location

Hidden Valley picnic area, Park Boulevard

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