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Dreaded Hill loop — Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

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Dreaded Hill loop — Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

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Dreaded Hill loop — Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

00:54

6.45km

260m

Running

Moderate run. 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: June 25, 2025

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.37 km

Whiting Ranch viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road wraps around the northern end of Dreaded Hill where there is a bench and a signpost. You get sweeping views north across the hills and the mountains.

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4.23 km

Reynolds Bench

Viewpoint

4.70 km

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is about 2,500 acres of diverse landscapes. There is about 17 miles of trails to run that take you through canyons, woodlands, rolling grasslands, and red‑rock formations

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6.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

924 m

103 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

2.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

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Saturday 13 December

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