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Hiking loop from Elkhorn

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Hiking loop from Elkhorn

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Hiking loop from Elkhorn

01:01

3.83km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is California’s largest coastal salt marsh, where you'll encounter a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. The area boasts five miles of trails that wind through oak woodlands, creeks, and open grasslands.

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3.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

119 m

100 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

914 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve

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