Perfect Area for Jogging, Biking or just Walking. Tons of cool stuff to look at. A shutter bugs dream area. Breathtakeing sites in all directions. Check this area out after parking the car. You will NOT regret it. .
Trails
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Redwood Canyon Trail - Garland Ranch
4.0 mile trail near Carmel Valley, California
4.0 mile trail near Carmel Valley, California
Moderate
4.0 mi
6.4 km
6.4 km
Elkhorn Slough Exploration
Elkhorn Slough is a jewel on California’s coast and one of the 25 most significant biodiversity hotspots in the world.
Elkhorn Slough is a jewel on California’s coast and one of the 25 most significant biodiversity hotspots in the world.
Difficult
2.1 mi
3.4 km
3.4 km
Garland Ranch to Sniveley's Ridge
5.9 mile trail near Carmel Valley Village, California
5.9 mile trail near Carmel Valley Village, California
5.9 mi
9.5 km
9.5 km
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
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Wonders of Wildlife at Point Lobos State Reserve
Sea lions, shore birds and more share this gorgeous chunk of Pacific Coast south of Carmel, California
Sea lions, shore birds and more share this gorgeous chunk of Pacific Coast south of Carmel, California
Easy
Cypress Grove Trail
A nice loop through the cypress trees to many great views of coves below.
A nice loop through the cypress trees to many great views of coves below.
Easy
1.0 mi
1.6 km
1.6 km
A Birders Guide to Point Lobos
The diverse habitats at Point Lobos provide a wonderful birding opportunity.
The diverse habitats at Point Lobos provide a wonderful birding opportunity.
Easy
5.0 mi
8.0 km
8.0 km
Asilomar State Beach
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Garrapata State Park
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Guides
The diverse habitats at Point Lobos provide a wonderful birding opportunity.
Sea lions, shore birds and more share this gorgeous chunk of Pacific Coast south of Carmel, California
A nice loop through the cypress trees to many great views of coves below.
Elkhorn Slough is a jewel on California’s coast and one of the 25 most significant biodiversity hotspots in the world.
4.0 mile trail near Carmel Valley, California
4.7 mile trail in Garrapata State Park, California
5.9 mile trail near Carmel Valley Village, California
Asilomar State Beach, California
Community Trips
Point Lobos State Reserve
Hwy 1 & Riley Ranch RdCarmel, CA 93923http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571
One of the most scenic drives I know. Beautiful ocean vistas.
Gorgeous sunny day at Point Lobos. We took a nice easy fun hike today (still trying to break in my new hiking shoes). We saw 2 bunnies, a deer that let us walk very close, a millipede, seals, sea lions, and many birds. There was also a multitude of wild flowers in bloom, especially the wild iris' and sticky monkeys.
For this hike, I wanted to focus on the interior trails at Point Lobos and pick up a few places that I haven't covered so far. I define the interior trails as those that cut across the Reserve in contrast to the main trails that go around its perimiter. There are four main interior trails at Point Lobos, the Mound Meadows trail, the Pine Ridge trail, the Lace Lichen trail and the...
A short hike up Sniveley's Ridge in Garland Regional Park.
Point Lobos has been called the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world. I won't argue that here. It is also a nice place to do some easy hikes and if you like viewing birds and marine mammals it is well suited for that too.For this trip, I chose the main perimeter trails. They give you a good sense of what the reserve has to offer in a 4.5 mile...
Garzas Canyon / Terrace / East Ridge / Redwood Canyon / Garzas Canyon. Fun moderate hike to Redwood Canyon. Starts through a beautiful oak grove. Had to rock hop across Garzas creek four times, J fell in on the last crossing. A lot of wildflowers in bloom (even saw one lonesome Blue Bonnet). Small patch of Redwood trees and ferns with that incredible smell you only get in redwood groves.
What wonderful weather for a bike ride! Cloudless sky, no fog, warm sun, brilliant light. Our ride started at the Holiday Inn where we spent Friday night (to avoid having to get up so VERY early and drive down.) The Google Map Bicycle Directions pointed us accurately to the bike path, uncongested at 9 am. We pedaled past Wharf 2 and Breakwater and Lover's Point, where we did many scuba dives over...
Another jaunt at Point Lobos to check out the fall sights, birds, late flowers, and termites. I actually didn't plan on the termites, but should have because it was the first clear day after the first rain of the season. Termite hatches seem far less threatening when they aren't happening in your neighborhood. The birds also seemed to like the event.
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