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| | Going for a trek here in California is something that is always fun to do. Every California backpacking and hiking trail has something unique to offer. Pine Ridge Trail is to be found a pretty long journey from Salinas, but when you trek it you're always having an excellent time. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding neighborhood. This hike should take you about 6 days, so make |
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sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This great outdoors trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Pine Ridge Trail in Monterey
| | County, California is just what you need. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. California has plenty of great backpacking and hiking trails; one of them being Pine Ridge Trail in Monterey County. This backpacking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a splendid backcountry trail for experienced walkers in delightful shape. A visit to California is not complete without some backcountry trekking. Pine Ridge Trail has a total elevation | |
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difference of 4,802 feet which is higher than average. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. With its 40.2 miles of walking distance; it's a long great outdoors trail. Pine Ridge Trail gets very little rainfall; January is the month that
gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Pine Ridge Trail. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 50's while Pine Ridge Trail night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the
40's. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The beautiful backpacking trails of the Santa Lucia Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands.
Briefly about the general area:
Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this
place. A wonderful place to camp here at Pine Ridge Trail is China Camp, and while you're here you have to visit McWay Cove. Whitewater paddling is perfect on Carmel River, and a good place nearby is Church Creek Divide.
These mountains rock, just look at all the enjoyable
things to do in the Santa Lucia Range. Put some time aside to spend at Sulphur Spring since you're here at Pine Ridge Trail, and swing by Bear Basin Creek it's a splendid place to have a look at. While you're here at Pine Ridge Trail you will meet lots of folks from close by Salinas,
and why not a little side trip to Blue Creek. Big Pines is a forest right next door to Pine Ridge Trail that you can go to, and Bear Basin is a great place to stretch your legs a bit.
Pine Valley is a pretty place any time of year, and get wet paddling on Arroyo Seco River.
If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Santa Lucia Range. Why not camp at Logwood Campground if you're here at Pine Ridge Trail It's always good to visit Pine Falls.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 36.2449, Longitude -121.7716
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 36.295, Longitude -121.5679
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 20.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 20.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 40.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 18.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 40.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 18.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 days
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Total elevation difference: 4802 feet
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User input for Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Pine Ridge Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
Local climate location: MONTEREY 7 miles away
    
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pine Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Pine Ridge Trail:
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Church Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 2 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1279 feet elevation difference |
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Miller Canyon Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 15.6 hiking miles, 2327 feet elevation difference |
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Big Sur Trail, Monterey
County
, 4 miles away, 15.2 hiking miles, 1949 feet elevation difference |
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Hennicksons Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 4 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 2356 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Monterey
County
, 5 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 1563 feet elevation difference |
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Carmel River Trail, Monterey
County
, 5 miles away, 29.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pine Ridge Trail:
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Carmel River, Monterey County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley) |
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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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Big Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) |
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Little Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1) |
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Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Pine Ridge Trail:
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
, 10 miles away |
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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
, 13 miles away |
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
, 15 miles away |
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Salinas-Days Inn Monterey, California, Salinas
, 21 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Inn, Salinas
, 21 miles away |
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