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Apr 26, 2024 · For current highway closures and conditions please visit CalTrans - Road Conditions Map. Always check area weather forecasts and road updates before visiting. NOAA Weather- Big Sur. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve OPEN. Closures: Mound Meadow, Pine Ridge, Moss Cove, Gibson Beach and Trail. Reserve closed areas and trails:
From Whalers Cabin to Granite Point and back; through meadow and woods to panoramic view. 1.3 miles, 60 minutes. This trail is fully accessible to the Pit, and beyond: to a point from which Moss Cove is visible. Moss Cove in Point Lobos The Granite Point Trail begins near the Whalers Cabin, and [...]
Moderate • 4.8 (7564) Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Photos (19,057) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 6.4 miElevation gain 679 ftRoute type Loop. Get to know this 6.4-mile loop trail near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
- Bird Island Trail. In our opinion, Bird Island Trail is the top trail in Point Lobos State Reserve. Short and scenic, this trail takes you past some of the best attractions in the park.
- South Shore Trail. A very scenic trail that offers spectacular views of the water and the rocky cliffs that make up the shore, South Shore Trail at Point Lobos is a magnet for photographers, painters, and birdwatchers.
- Sea Lion Point Trail. Sea Lion Point Trail is a superbly scenic short trail that affords magnificent water views, to Sea Lion Cove on one side and Headland Cove on the other.
- Cypress Grove Trail. You will not want to leave Point Lobos State Natural Reserve without walking through the grove of Monterey cypresses along the Cypress Grove Trail, because this is one of only two places on the planet where the native species can still be found (the other being Cypress Point in Pebble Beach).
Want to find the best trails in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 12 great trails for hiking, birding, and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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- California, United States
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Point Lobos Loop Trail takes you on a coastal adventure along the gorgeous Pacific Ocean just miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea and a quick drive from San Francisco or Big Sur. Visitors will encounter a variety of environments, flora, and fauna from lush Monterey pine and Cypress groves to coastal shrub-covered coastline with ocean views to tide ...
Drive straight down the road from the entrance to the Sea Lion Point parking lot. If parking is available there, park and take the Cypress Grove Trail. You may pick up a free trail guide at the Information Station. This walk covers 0.8 mile on mostly easy terrain with short sections of irregular surfaces. Sturdy shoes suggested.
