Bump and Grind Trail Guide

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Look for the dirt path to the trail junction along Painters Path (road).

The upper portion of the trail is closed from February 1 to April 30.

Keep your eyes open for Peninsular Bighorn Sheep, an endangered species that frequent the hills here. Photo USFWS

The hike follows a clockwise loop with an out-and-back extension at the top. The extension is closed during part of the year to protect the bighorn raising their young. More below.

There’s no getting around it; you have to ‘bump and grind’ your way to the top on the first half of the hike. But you’re rewarded with views and a long and easy descent on the second half of the hike.

There is plenty of parking along the street. The closest parking is just past the trailhead, but you can also park further down the street. Locals park further down in the shade when temps go up.

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Keep your eyes open for Peninsular Bighorn Sheep, an endangered species that frequent the hills here. Photo USFWS

The hike follows a clockwise loop with an out-and-back extension at the top. The extension is closed during part of the year to protect the bighorn raising their young. More below.

There’s no getting around it; you have to ‘bump and grind’ your way to the top on the first half of the hike. But you’re rewarded with views and a long and easy descent on the second half of the hike.

Local hikers have left a cache of water along the trail for the unprepared. Make sure you aren’t the one who has to use this.

There is plenty of parking along the street. The closest parking is just past the trailhead, but you can also park further down the street. Locals park further down in the shade when temps go up.

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