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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
Nice hiking and backpacking trails in California are in abundance; one of them being Chalone Peak Trail in Monterey County. Here in the |
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brilliant state of California backcountry backpacking is so much fun. Each one of the many hiking and backpacking trails of California is pretty in its own way. California is a great place for hikers. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, Chalone Peak Trail in Monterey County,
| | California is a really glorious location to spend some time. This hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,720 feet which is about average. Chalone Peak Trail is 5.4 miles long it's an average length great outdoors hiking trail. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 4.5 hours, | |
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but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The number of backcountry trails in this area is not very high. Summertime highs at Chalone Peak Trail usually tend to be in the 90's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. The wintertime
brings highs down to the 60's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Chalone Peak Trail. Chalone Peak Trail is located a rather long tour from Salinas, but you always have a perfect time when you're hiking along it. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before
you go. Around Chalone Peak Trail you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is January while July is regularly the driest month. Chalone Peak Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different
elevations. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The length of Chalone Peak Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect
backcountry trail for the average person looking for a perfect adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
West Fork Chalone Creek flows through this area; Chalone Creek Campground is a nice campground nearby. A quick trip to North Fork Chalone Creek close to Chalone
Peak Trail is a splendid idea, and Bear Gulch is a perfect spot to stop at. Do have a look at Bear Gulch Dam while you're here at Chalone Peak Trail, and don't leave Chalone Peak Trail without first paying a visit to Moses Spring.
Stay the night at Chalone Annex Campground,
and a journey to Oak Tree Spring will fill your soul with fine feelings. I can't stop, cause I'm havin' a delightful time here at Chalone Peak Trail. All our national parks are good locations to pop by, and Pinnacles National Monument is no exception.
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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
Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
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10 miles away
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King City Days Inn, King City
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15 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Salinas, California
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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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Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
, 10 miles away |
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King City Days Inn, King City
, 15 miles away |
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Quality Inn King City, King City
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western San Benito Inn, Hollister
, 27 miles away |
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Salinas-Days Inn Monterey, California, Salinas
, 32 miles away |
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15 miles away
