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| | Here in California trekking is always a cool thing to do. Each backpacking and hiking trail in California has its own unique attractiveness. Gamboa Trail is not very close to Salinas at all, but it is an enjoyable place to trek. Hey, time for a trek don’t you think? Gamboa Trail in Monterey County, California is a wonderful pick. There are so many tremendous backpacking and hiking trails for trekking in California, and Gamboa Trail in Monterey County is one of them. Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Gamboa Trail get into the 70's while |
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nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. During the wintertime highs are frequently in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Gamboa Trail are in the 40's. Keep in mind that this is a long backcountry hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Please follow all
| | local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Backcountry trekking here in the Santa Lucia Range is a good way to explore these highlands. Gamboa Trail is 6.6 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. Backcountry trekking here in California is a must. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total | |
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elevation difference of 1,759 feet which is about average. The amount of rainfall that falls at Gamboa Trail is near the national average; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain while July is ordinarily the driest month. Gamboa Trail is a mid-length wilderness
trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a glorious hiking trail for experienced walkers in great shape. Gamboa Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry hiking it in and back out. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this
area. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Gamboa Trail you will meet lots of people from
nearby Salinas, and drift down the rapids of Arroyo Seco River in a kayak. So much exciting stuff to do here at Gamboa Trail, too great to be true. A trip to nearby Lopez Point is very relaxing.
There's so much to do here at Gamboa Trail that you need to camp here for a while,
Goat Campground is a glorious place for that, and if you want a little side spree, try South Fork Devils Canyon. You just ought to go for the Santa Lucia Range. Take a side spree to Limekiln Creek, and get covered with water paddling on Arroyo Seco River. Stay the night at Gamboa Campground, and swing by West Fork Limekiln Creek it's a great spot to stop by.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.0486, Longitude -121.5347
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1759 feet
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7 miles away
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24 miles away
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User input for Gamboa Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Salinas, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Salinas, California, the metro area neareast to Gamboa Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Gamboa Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gamboa Trail. |
| | Trails Near Gamboa Trail:
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North Coast Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1385 feet elevation difference |
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Girard Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 3407 feet elevation difference |
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Arroyo Seco Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference |
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Summit Trail, Monterey
County
, 5 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 1522 feet elevation difference |
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Marble Peak Trail, Monterey
County
, 9 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1188 feet elevation difference |
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Hot Springs Trail, Monterey
County
, 9 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1545 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Pasture Trail, Monterey
County
, 10 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1737 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Gamboa Trail:
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Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area) |
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Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge) |
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San Antonio, Monterey County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II - 10.7 miles long (Above and down to Mission San Antonio de Padua) |
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| | Hotels Near Gamboa Trail:
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
, 7 miles away |
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Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
, 24 miles away |
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Quality Inn King City, King City
, 28 miles away |
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King City Days Inn, King City
, 28 miles away |
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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
, 28 miles away |
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28 miles away
