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| | (...) 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 |
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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; | |
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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.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 36.4775, Longitude -121.185
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.455, Longitude -121.198
- - Directions and Road Map
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
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Total elevation difference: 1720 feet
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Current weather conditions at Chalone Peak Trail, Monterey County, California
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Courtesy Inn, King City
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| These outdoors activities are available near Chalone Peak Trail. |
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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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Tunnel Trail, San Benito
County
, 1 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1385 feet elevation difference |
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Balconies Trail, San Benito
County
, 2 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 316 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Chalone Peak Trail:
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Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
, 10 miles away |
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King City Days Inn, King City
, 15 miles away |
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Courtesy Inn, King City
, 15 miles away |
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Keefers Inn, King City
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western San Benito Inn, Hollister
, 27 miles away |
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