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| | Each hiking trail in California is worth trekking. Great outdoors trails are tremendous and plentiful in California, and one of those is Rattlesnake Creek Trail in Monterey County. No chance of getting bored in California if you like nature. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Rattlesnake Creek Trail in Monterey County, California is a perfect pick. The wilderness trails of the Santa Lucia Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. Rattlesnake Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,350 feet, and that |
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is about average. Rattlesnake Creek Trail is not very near Salinas at all, but when you walk it you're always having a perfect time. Rattlesnake Creek Trail is generally a rather dried up place; January is the wettest month with most rain while July is generally the driest month.
| | Rattlesnake Creek Trail is 7 miles long it's a mid length walk. Backcountry hiking here in California never gets boring. There's not much difference in elevation along Rattlesnake Creek Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is an area covered with lots of trails. Summertime highs at Rattlesnake Creek Trail typically tend to be in the 70's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's; during the dark hours in | |
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the winter at Rattlesnake Creek Trail temperatures descend to the 40's. This wilderness trail is a mid length wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a glorious challenge. Sometimes
this great outdoors trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a great outdoors trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The time needed for this backcountry
walk is roughly 6.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This backcountry hiking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally.
Briefly about the general area:
Nearby Miller Canyon is a good place to go
if you're at Rattlesnake Creek Trail, and Carmel River is a fine whitewater spot nearby. During your trip to Rattlesnake Creek Trail you'll meet some people from Salinas for sure, and some of the water close by flows, like Danish Creek.
Sulphur Spring is an inspiring place
to explore while you're here; Rattlesnake Creek Trail is a wonderful spot to visit for more than one day, Rattlesnake Campground is a wonderful spot to camp nearby. You clearly should go for Rattlesnake Creek Trail. If you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go
whitewater paddling on Big Sur River; Los Padres Dam is a delightful place, positively worth checking out. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Santa Lucia Range.
But wait, there's more cool things to do in the Santa Lucia Range. Stay the night at Tin House Campground, and getting to Rattlesnake Creek from Rattlesnake Creek Trail is uncomplicated.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.3869, Longitude -121.6698
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 1350 feet
Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
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7 miles away
Nestled in the sunny Santa Lucia Mountains-just minutes from Carmel by the Sea California. Country Garden Inns offers two bed and breakfast inns with European hospitality. Both Hidden Valley Inn and A...
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
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9 miles away
Nestled on verdant acres with stately pines and California oak trees, surrounded by a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains rising majestically in the background, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury ...
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User input for Rattlesnake Creek 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 Rattlesnake Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
Local climate location: MONTEREY 9 miles away
    
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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
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11 miles away
Unique architecture blends into its natural surroundings complemented with interior earth tones, high sweeping arches and skylights. In a spectacular setting, this 100 acre resort showcases the organi...
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
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12 miles away
Situated on 243 acres, 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The property is known for its serene setting, rustic yet luxurious sophistication and romantic allure. Features include 26 newly remodeled su...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rattlesnake Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Rattlesnake Creek Trail:
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Carmel River Trail, Monterey
County
, 2 miles away, 29.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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Hennicksons Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 2356 feet elevation difference |
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San Clemente Trail, Monterey
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference |
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Miller Canyon Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 15.6 hiking miles, 2327 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 20.1 hiking miles, 4802 feet elevation difference |
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Church Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 7 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1279 feet elevation difference |
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Manuel Peak Trail, Monterey
County
, 9 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 3534 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rattlesnake Creek Trail:
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Carmel River, Monterey County
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley) |
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Big Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) |
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Little Sur River, Monterey County
County
, 11 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 IV(V) - 3 miles long (Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area) |
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| | Hotels Near Rattlesnake Creek Trail:
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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
, 7 miles away |
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
, 9 miles away |
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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
, 11 miles away |
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
, 12 miles away |
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Big Sur Lodge, Big Sur
, 15 miles away |
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