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El toro church to summit and back

From West Hills Community Church in Morgan Hill, the route leaves the neighborhood edge and joins the Open Space Authority Trail toward El Toro Open Space Preserve.

It climbs through open grassland, oak woodland, and hillside switchbacks toward the prominent El Toro summit, a local landmark above the Santa Clara Valley.

After the summit viewpoint, the hike returns by the same hillside approach, with broad views over Morgan Hill and the surrounding foothills.

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  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 298 m
  • Maximum elevation: 417 m
  • Elevation loss: 302 m
  • Minimum elevation: 133 m
  • Moving time: 46 m 37 s
  • Moving speed: 3.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 15.8 mph
  • Total time: 49 m 35 s
  • Global speed: 3.1 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 298 m
  • Maximum elevation: 417 m
  • Elevation loss: 302 m
  • Minimum elevation: 133 m
  • Moving time: 46 m 37 s
  • Moving speed: 3.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 15.8 mph
  • Total time: 49 m 35 s
  • Global speed: 3.1 mph

About this trail

Name: El toro church to summit and back trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: De Witt Avenue, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California, 95038, United States (37.11640 -121.66264)

End: De Witt Avenue, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California, 95038, United States (37.11636 -121.66223)

Coordinates: 37.11456 -121.67317 37.12085 -121.66223

Gear up for your next adventure:

👟Waterproof Leg Gaiters - Keep mud and water out of your boots in boggy terrain
🥾Hiking Boot Waterproofing Wax - Maintain the lifespan of your leather trekking boots
🔥Reusable Hand Warmers - Maintain dexterity in your fingers for precise map handling
🧊Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from mountain streams marked on your map
🐕Hiking Dog Harnesses - Rugged harnesses for taking your companion on mountain trails

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