San Francisco: Indian Joe Trail Loop

As you hike this 6.3-mile route, check out a small, Yosemite-type gorge tucked beneath the vibrantly blooming hills of Sunol Regional Wilderness.

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Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	15 Jun 2007 2:57:14 PM
Activity:	Hiking ActivitySearchHiking
State:	California (CA)
Distance:	6.31 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 1965 ft Total Loss: 1970 ft Net Change: -5 ft
Difficulty:	6 / 10
Tags:	loop, California, San Francisco, Waterfall Hikes, Sunol
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

Mapped by Dave Miller

TO TRAILHEAD: I-80 E to I-580 E to I-680 S to Sunol. Exit onto CA 84 S (Paloma Way, which becomes Calaveras Rd.) In 4 mi., L onto Geary to entrance kiosk in 2 mi. Pass visitor center to unmarked dirt lot on L; trailhead is across road.

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IJL01

Distance: 6.31 mi	Points: 782	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
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Indian Joe Trail Loop

Points of Interest

IJL001

Location: 37.515301, -121.830673
Head N, cross footbridge, then R onto Canyon View Trail where path follows Alameda Creek. Watch for wild turkeys

IJL002

Location: 37.515789, -121.830002
Bear R; continue along creek

IJL003

Location: 37.514080, -121.827904
Stay R, then L onto Indian Joe Creek Trail to begin ascent; cross creek several times

IJL004

Location: 37.513260, -121.825600
Stay L @ T, then enter cattle gate. Sycamores, maples, CA bays line trail

IJL005

Location: 37.523720, -121.818001
R @ T through old oaks and wildflowers (poppies, lupine, wild mustard)

IJL006

Location: 37.524799, -121.817497
On L, jumbled basaltic outcrop of Cave Rocks boasts 22 technical routes

IJL007

Location: 37.526562, -121.816200
R onto Cave Rocks Rd., then steep 500-ft. climb to Cerro Este Rd.?s views

IJL008

Location: 37.524448, -121.812798
Straight @ T

IJL009

Location: 37.518711, -121.809898
Cerro Este Overlook: Hike?s high point looks over glittering San Antonio Reservoir and wrinkled foothills of Sunol Regional Wilderness. To continue, go R @ T, downhill

IJL010

Location: 37.515369, -121.810402
Stay R @ T, staying on Cerro Este Rd.; in .2 mi., turn L @ T

IJL011

Location: 37.507179, -121.814201
Go L, then R, crossing Canyon View Trail back into heavier foliage; turn L @ spur trail to Camp Ohlone Rd. toward Little Yosemite Area