Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop Route

This is a great summer hiking loop with city views. Ascent is about 522 ft. Crest and Upper La Luz trails have gentle slopes of 4% in this loop. Crest Spur has a slightly above medium slope of about 13%. Not recommended in winter due to deep snow.

This 5.2 km route sits in the sweet spot for a half-day outing — long enough to feel rewarding, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Expect around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.