California hiking trails - Chalone Peak Trail, Monterey County

   
  (...) Chalone Peak Trail leads from Bear Gulch reservoir (close to Bear Gulch picnic area) to Chalone peaks (first North Peak, then South Peak). Neither peak is accessible by an automobile, which means that nobody can ''pick you up'' there, unless they do it in a helicopter. In reality Chalone Peak trail has only one accessible trailhead, which means that it has to be trekked both ways in any case. Says Andrey

California has plenty of wonderful backcountry trails, and Chalone Peak Trail in Monterey County is one of them. Chalone Peak Trail is
    to be found a pretty long tour from Salinas, but it sure is a a great great outdoors hiking trail. Every California backcountry trail has its own unique splendor. Backcountry hiking here in California is a brilliant way to spend some time. This is one of a very small number of
hiking and backpacking trails in this area. This backcountry trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Chalone Peak Trail in Monterey County, California is a great spot for getting out. This hike shouldn't take more than 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Chalone Peak Trail gets very little rain;  
the month with most of the rain is January while July is regularly the driest month. For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Chalone Peak Trail get into the 90's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 60's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Chalone Peak Trail. This part of California is always a delight to pop by during backpacking season. This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Even though this is not a very long wilderness hiking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. With its 5.4 miles of walking distance it's a mid length trek. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,720 feet which is about average. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Chalone Peak Trail is a mid-length backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice hiking and backpacking trail for the average person looking for a nice adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
A short spree to Moses Spring is always worthwhile. There's so much to do here at Chalone Peak Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Chalone Creek Campground is a pleasant place for that. There's so much to do here at Chalone Peak Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Chalone Annex Campground is a brilliant site for that, and why not stop by Bear Gulch Dam since you're here. So many exciting things to do at Chalone Peak Trail, so little time. If time allows, Pinnacles National Monument is a national park worth going to.
A short visit to Oak Tree Spring is always worthwhile, and of course West Fork Chalone Creek flows through this neighborhood. North Fork Chalone Creek flows through this vicinity; Bear Gulch is another fine place to pop by nearby.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 36.4775, Longitude -121.185
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.455, Longitude -121.198
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Total elevation difference: 1720 feet


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 Trails Near Chalone Peak Trail:
High Peaks Trail, San Benito County , 1 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1535 feet elevation difference
Tunnel Trail, San Benito County , 1 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1385 feet elevation difference
Balconies Trail, San Benito County , 2 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 316 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Chalone Peak Trail:
Chalone Creek Campground, San Benito County, 2 miles away
Chalone Annex Campground, San Benito County, 2 miles away
Chaparral Campground, San Benito County, 2 miles away
Pinnacles Campground, Paicines, 4 miles away
Paraiso Springs Resort, Soledad, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Chalone Peak Trail:
Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA , 13 miles away
 Hotels Near Chalone Peak Trail:
Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad , 10 miles away
King City Days Inn, King City , 15 miles away
Courtesy Inn, King City , 15 miles away
Keefers Inn, King City , 15 miles away
Best Western San Benito Inn, Hollister , 27 miles away
 Lakes Near Chalone Peak Trail
Bear Gulch Reservoir, San Benito County , 1 miles away

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