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| | Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, if you happen to be in Monterey County of California, Buzzards Roost Trail is a splendid local great outdoors hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Every California great outdoors hiking trail is well worth a backcountry trek. There are many glorious great outdoors hiking trails in California, and Buzzards Roost Trail in Monterey County is one of them. Not much precipitation falls here at Buzzards Roost Trail; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and the driest of |
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the months is July. This hike shouldn't take more than 2.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Hiking here in the Santa Lucia Range is a really great way to spend quality time in nature. This is not a very long backpacking trail but you should
| | still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Buzzards Roost Trail is a long tour away from Salinas, but It's always fun to backcountry hike here. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this area. There's not much difference in elevation along Buzzards Roost Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole wilderness hiking trail. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and | |
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fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This hiking and backpacking trail is a very short hiking and backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail pleasant for the average backcountry hiker looking for an
enjoyable adventure. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 864 feet which is a lower than average number. This part of California is always a diversion to stop by during backpacking season. Being 3 miles long it's shorter than many wilderness hiking
trails. If you happen to be in California, why not go backpacking, it is always a fun thing to do. This is a two-ended hiking and backpacking trail with two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Summertime highs at Buzzards
Roost Trail typically tend to be in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. During the winter the highs are typically in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Buzzards Roost Trail are in the 40's.
Briefly about the general area:
Buzzards Roost Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, P B S S P South Campground is a great local campground, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Juan Hiquera Creek. This is no place for people who don’t like to have a good time. While you're here at Buzzards
Roost Trail you ought to pop by Pfeiffer Point; you have to without doubt have a look at striking Wreck Beach since you're here. Yep, outdoors enjoyable stuff truly is bountiful here in the Santa Lucia Range. There's so much to do here at Buzzards Roost Trail that you need
to camp here for a while, Sawmill Flat Campground is a pleasant site for that; a short spree to Pfeiffer Falls is always worthwhile. While you're here at Buzzards Roost Trail it's a delightful idea to stop by Liewald Flat, and Pfeiffer Gulch is undeniably a brilliant place to check
out. If you want to hit the beach, Pfeiffer Beach is in the vicinity; why not take a little tour to Pfeffer-Redwood Creek while you're here. There are some delightful whitewater spots on Little Sur River. If you want a fine time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Santa Lucia Range. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Big Sur River, and there are plenty of people from Salinas here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 36.2529, Longitude -121.7892 - - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.2578, Longitude -121.8046 - - Directions and Road Map

Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 1.5 miles Total climbing distance = .9 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 1.5 miles Total climbing distance = .3 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 3 miles Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 3 miles Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 864 feet

Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
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Unique architecture blends into its natural surroundings complemented with interior earth tones, high sweeping arches and skylights. In a spectacular setting, this 100 acre resort showcases the organi...
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Big Sur Lodge, Big Sur
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8 miles away
Big Sur Lodge is located in ancient groves of redwood and oak trees in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Big Sur; California is famous for its pristine natural beauty and dramatic; rugged coastline and has...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Buzzards Roost Trail. |
| | Trails Near Buzzards Roost Trail:
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Oak Grove Trail, Monterey
County
, 1 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 204 feet elevation difference |
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Manuel Peak Trail, Monterey
County
, 2 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 3534 feet elevation difference |
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Big Sur Trail, Monterey
County
, 9 miles away, 15.2 hiking miles, 1949 feet elevation difference |
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San Clemente Trail, Monterey
County
, 9 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference |
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Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 10 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 11 miles away, 20.1 hiking miles, 4802 feet elevation difference |
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Carmel River Trail, Monterey
County
, 11 miles away, 29.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Buzzards Roost Trail:
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Big Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 0 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) |
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Little Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1) |
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| | Hotels Near Buzzards Roost Trail:
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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
, 1 miles away |
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Big Sur Lodge, Big Sur
, 8 miles away |
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
, 8 miles away |
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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
, 13 miles away |
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
, 14 miles away |
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