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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go trekking, it is so much fun. Quite far from Salinas you bump into Balconies Trail, but it is an exciting site to trek. There are so many good wilderness trails for trekking in California, and Balconies Trail is one of them, and it's in San Benito County. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. High temperatures at Balconies Trail during the summer months are in the 70's. All through the moonlight |
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hours it's usually in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 60's while the cold winter nights at Balconies Trail are in the 30's. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Balconies Trail in San Benito County, California
| | is just what you need. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This part of California has a tremendous deal of available outdoors pursuits. Balconies Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Each one of the many wilderness trails of California has something unique to offer. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 316 feet which is lower than average. Balconies Trail is 2.8 miles long it's a shorter type trek. Balconies Trail stays roughly within | |
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the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. The time needed for this walk is roughly 2.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Not much rain falls here at Balconies Trail; January
is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. This is one of a very small number of backpacking and hiking trails in this neighborhood. Balconies Trail is a very short hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a
brilliant backpacking and hiking trail for the average person looking for a brilliant adventure. Balconies Trail is a two ended hiking and backpacking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other
end.
Briefly about the general area:
Chalone Annex Campground is a good campground here; don't leave Balconies Trail without first paying a visit to Moses Spring. Bear Gulch Dam has delightful water scenery and it's next to Balconies Trail, and Oak Tree Spring is an
inspiring location to visit while here.
Pinnacles National Monument is a glorious national park; camping at Balconies Trail is tremendous fun, Chaparral Campground is a tremendous local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 36.4927, Longitude -121.2093
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.5, Longitude -121.2028
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 316 feet
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King City Days Inn, King City
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Local climate location: SALINAS 11 miles away
    
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Courtesy Inn, King City
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17 miles away
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Keefers Inn, King City
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17 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Balconies Trail. |
| | Trails Near Balconies Trail:
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Tunnel Trail, San Benito
County
, 1 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1385 feet elevation difference |
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High Peaks Trail, San Benito
County
, 1 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1535 feet elevation difference |
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Chalone Peak Trail, Monterey
County
, 2 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1720 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Balconies Trail:
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Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
, 9 miles away |
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King City Days Inn, King City
, 17 miles away |
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Courtesy Inn, King City
, 17 miles away |
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Keefers Inn, King City
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western San Benito Inn, Hollister
, 25 miles away |
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