Briones Hike

Gloria Terrace to Spengler Trail to Table Top

The hike is 5.85 miles round trip. With a total elevation gain of 2175 feet. It has the same destination and is very similar to the Gloria Terrace to Table Top hike. You begin at the Gloria Terrace entrance along the Blue Oak Trail. At the one mile mark, Blue Oak bears off to the right, but you want to go straight and take a short cut to Spengler Trail known colloquially as the gully trail. You then turn left follow seveal switch backs up to where Spengler connects to Table Top trail, here instead of turning right, you bear left and wind your way on Spengler trail along the ridge till you connect on top to Table Top trail and come to the bluff where you junction with Briones Crest Trail. To return to Gloria Terrace bear right and head down Table Top connect back with Spengler Trail and reverse your route.


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