Wapati Trail

Hiking trail · Central Coast

3.8 mi6.1 kmRound trip

≈636 ft≈194 mElevation gain

1,109 ft338 mHigh point

2 hr 6 minEstimated time

Moderate1.9 mi / 3.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.8 mi (1.3 km) on FR 5800-789

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Wapati (Cape Mtn. Trail) (#1329.9)

Trailhead: Wapati Trail - South Trailhead

Coordinates: 44.09161, -124.08804

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Overview

Wapati Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.8 mi / 6.1 km in Central Coast. Expect about 636 ft / 194 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,109 ft / 338 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 6 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 689 ft / 210 m · high 1,070 ft / 326 m

Nearby

Lookout Loop TrailHiking trail · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Scurvy Ridge TrailHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Nelson Ridge TrailHiking trail · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Berry Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Princess Tasha TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Horseshoe Lane TrailHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Baker Beach Loop TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Enchanted Valley Trail #1332Hiking trail · 3 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.