Beautiful short hike to an easy summit with excellent views of Hiddenbrooke valley full of homes.
Location: Hiddenbrooke Open Space Preserve
» Official Trail Map by Bay Area Ridge Trail Council: Good map showing various hiking trails. A large sized JPEG image of the same map is also available
To Hiddenbrooke Summit (1.6 miles): To determine the location of the trail at the intersection of Hiddenbrooke Pkwy and Bennington Drive, please see GPS Tracks on Google Maps. Walk along Hiddenbrooke Connector Trail for 0.8 mile to reach an unmarked junction. Stay left and walk for 0.2 miles to reach a junction with Hiddenbrooke Trail. Turn left and walk 0.3 miles to reach a junction with Summit Trail. Turn right onto Summit Trail, walk 0.3 miles to the summit.
To Bennington Drive shopping plaza (1.6 miles): Retrace your steps.
Location: Bennington Drive & Hiddenbrooke Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94591 . Parking area is visible in Google Maps if you zoom in sufficiently.
Directions: Along I-80 East, take exit 36 for American Canyon Road. Turn right at the exit, continue along Hiddenbrooke Parkway for 1.2 miles to reach an intersection with Bennington Drive. There is a small shopping complex near the intersection.
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Parking Fees: None (last visited: Jan 2012)
Capacity: No cars may be parked near the intersection except at the shopping complex. The trailhead is suited for local residents who live nearby.
Latitude: 38.158392 Longitude: -122.184869