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Chappell Picnic Area via Penitencia Creek Road and Penitencia Creek Trail

based on 8 tracks & routes #11 hike out of 13 in
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3.5 mi
Distance
1 hrs 58 min
Time
terrain
285 ft
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Overview

This is a easy out and back trail to Visitor Center in Alum Rock Park.

This trail goes by Qual Hollow, Buck Eyw Lane Picnic Area, Log Cabin, Log Cabin Group Picnic Area, Chappell Picnic Area, Rustic Lands, and Eagle Rock.

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Alternate Routes

  1. Alum Rock Science & Nature Center Loop
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.7 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Qual Hollow Loop via Calaveras Fault Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.8 mi
  2. Sachi's Rest Picnic Area Loop via Penitencia Creek Trail and South Rim Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.1 mi
  3. Sachi's Rest Picnic Area Loop via Sierra Vista Trail and Calaveras Fault Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.8 mi
  4. Todd Quick Rest Area Loop via Boccardo Loop Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.2 mi
  5. Todd Quick Rest Area Loop via Boccardo Loop Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.0 mi
  6. Sachi's Rest Picnic Area Loop via Calaveras Fault Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.0 mi
  7. Eagle Rock via Penitencia Creek Trail
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.4 mi
  8. Visitor Center Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.1 mi
  9. Sachi's Rest Picnic Area Loop via South Rim Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.2 mi
  10. Todd Quick Rest Area Loop via Penitencia Creek Road
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.7 mi