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Braen Canyon – Wilson Peak loop from Hunting Hollow Trailhead

Braen Canyon – Wilson Peak loop from Hunting Hollow Trailhead

Hard

4.8

(4743)

5,374

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Braen Canyon – Wilson Peak loop from Hunting Hollow Trailhead

04:00

37.8km

1,090m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Henry W. Coe State Park

Palassou Ridge Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.03 km

Braen Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

2.96 km

Connector Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

This junction of Jim Donnelly Trail and East Connector Trail makes it possible for hikers to easily travel between Jim Donnelly and Steer Ridge trails to the west and Middle …

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4.89 km

Jim Donnelly Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Jim Donnelly Trail (JDT) connects Hunting Hollow to Steer Ridge Road. Depending on the direction of travel you can look forward to a long uphill on smooth singletrack or a fun and flowy downhill.

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6.38 km

High Point and Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whether climbing Jim Donnelly or Steer Ridge Trail, this point offers a great resting spot with a bench and views that are hard to beat.

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8.84 km

Wilson Peak

Highlight • Summit

Wilson Peak (a bit up the hill from this point on the trail) is the highest summit in the Henry W. Coe State Park. It stands at 2,648 feet and offers great views of the surrounding wild area.

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11.4 km

Wagon Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Though it's referred to as a "road" on many maps, Wagon Road is really just another one of the many double-track trails passing through the area. You get a taste …

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22.3 km

Kelly Lake

Highlight • Lake

Kelly Lake is a secluded lake deep within the Henry W. Coe state park. It's a full day's hike away from the trail head, so walkers here are camping out. …

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34.6 km

Gilroy Hot Springs Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The road to get here is a good ride and normally quiet. You aren't supposed to ride any further than the junction with the Coit Road.

The old hot springs …

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37.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

13.8 km

5.65 km

159 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

3.02 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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