Toro County Park is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13
miles from the Monterey Peninsula. First opened to the public in 1971,
the park’s 4,756 acres have been a haven for thousands of visitors. The
park is also home for many types of wildlife including deer, coyote,
and a rare mountain lion or golden eagle. Toro’s pastoral setting makes
it the ideal place for your next family outing. Toro County Park has
much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. The park facilities include an
equestrian staging area and riding trails, two softball fields,
playgrounds, horseshoe pits, mountain biking, volleyball courts, and
over 20 miles of hiking trials.
miles from the Monterey Peninsula. First opened to the public in 1971,
the park’s 4,756 acres have been a haven for thousands of visitors. The
park is also home for many types of wildlife including deer, coyote,
and a rare mountain lion or golden eagle. Toro’s pastoral setting makes
it the ideal place for your next family outing. Toro County Park has
much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. The park facilities include an
equestrian staging area and riding trails, two softball fields,
playgrounds, horseshoe pits, mountain biking, volleyball courts, and
over 20 miles of hiking trials.
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Toro County Park (near Salinas) seems like an interesting place. It feels to me much like a less-popular Alum Rock; there are playgrounds and "fitness trails" near the parking areas, which are all clustered near the park entrance, but beyond that there are about twenty miles of apparently rarely-used hiking trails that head uphill quickly.Heading into last Saturday, I knew I was going to have a chance to hike but had no...
Toro County Park - East Ridge / Eagle Peak / Toyon Ridge Loop
Creekside, California, United States
6.3 miles
6.3 miles
Nice birthday hike. The trailhead is by the flag pole after park entrance. Went through inland California style grassy hills with oaks and some cow pasture land. Gorgeous panoramic views of Monterey Bay and Salinas from Eagle Peak. Downhills were steep and slippery at points.
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