Hike Kebo Brook Trail to Kebo Mountain (U.S. National Park Service)

Rocky granite steps along a trail with a blue blaze

This trail mixes quiet, forested areas with rocky sections to quickly reach a mountain summit. It ranges from a fairly level and packed trail to climbing up steps and exposed granite areas. Enjoy the sound of water while crossing over Kebo Brook. Partial views of Frenchman Bay can be seen from the summit of Kebo Mountain.

Distance: 2 miles round trip from trailhead at Cadillac North Ridge Island Explorer Stop
Terrain and Safety: The Kebo Brook Trail is fairly level and packed with some large rocks to walk on. It changes to steep, short rocky sections once on Kebo Mountain Trail until the summit. Good foot wear is recommended. Be cautious crossing the Park Loop Road after turning onto Kebo Mountain Trail.

Hike Description

The trail begins at Kebo Brook Trailhead. Follow signs for Kebo Brook Trail and Cadillac North Ridge.
The trail continues along forested area. Follow signs and continue straight at the junction with Cadillac North Ridge Trail.
Follow blue blazes for another .5 miles. Follow signs straight at the junction with the Gorge Path. Walk on large, flat stones placed along the trail to cross Kebo Brook and other streams.
Turn right at the junction of Kebo Brook Trail and Kebo Mountain Trail. Follow steps up and use caution as trail continues across Park Loop Road.
Follow trail as it climbs a steep .3 miles to the summit of Kebo Mountain.
Return down the same trail. Watch footing on steep, short rocky sections.

Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes 1-2 hours.

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Although this activity is free, a park entrance pass is required for all areas of the park year round.

The Trailhead: Where to Begin
- Access the Kebo Brook Trail via the Park Loop Road.
Getting to the Trailhead
- By Island Explorer bus
  - Use Routes 3 (Sand Beach) or 4 (Loop Road) and exit the bus at Cadillac North Ridge.
- By private vehicle
  - After entering the Park Loop Road at the Cadillac Mountain Entrance, turn left towards Sand Beach. Stop at the first pulloff on the left, approximately .1 miles.

The Park Loop Road is closed from Mid-December to Mid-April. In the winter months, you can access this trail via Kebo St.

Please use a headlamp if you're walking in the dark as the trail surface can be uneven and steep.

The Kebo Brook Trail and Kebo Mountain Trail are not accessible. The trails have uneven footing and a few places where high steps and scrambling over rocks is required.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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