California hiking trails - Soberanes Canyon Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County

   
  Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Soberanes Canyon Trail in Monterey County, California is just what you need. There are numerous hiking trails in California, and each one is worth hiking. Great hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Soberanes Canyon Trail is one of them, and it's in Monterey County. This hiking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to hike it normally. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding region. Outdoors people generally like this part of California.
    With its 5.8 miles of walking distance it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 1,877 feet which is about average. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions
before you go. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Summertime highs at Soberanes Canyon Trail mostly tend to be in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are regularly in the 60's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Soberanes Canyon Trail. Some parts of this wilderness hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need  
to dress differently at different elevations. Here in California hiking is an outstanding way to spend some time. Great outdoors trails like this one here in the Santa Lucia Range are a brilliant way to explore these peaks. Soberanes Canyon Trail gets a normal amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is mostly January, that's the one that rains the most, and August is when it's the driest. Soberanes Canyon Trail is positioned a relatively lengthy journey from Salinas, but it's one of those spots where trekking is magnificent. The length of Soberanes Canyon Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a magnificent hiking and backpacking trail for the average person looking for a magnificent adventure. Soberanes Canyon Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.

Briefly about the general area:
That right there is plenty of exciting stuff already but it goes on, the Santa Lucia Range has it all. Yep, outdoors fun stuff to do are really plentiful here at Soberanes Canyon Trail. If you're here at Soberanes Canyon Trail, do take a visit to Soberanes Point; if you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Little Sur River.
Be careful coming to the Santa Lucia Range, you might not ever wanna return home again. If you're stopping by Soberanes Canyon Trail from Salinas, you won't be the only one, and while you're here, you could visit Doud Creek. Hit the beach if you want, Hidden Beach is practically right here; a great site nearby is Granite Canyon. Stay the night at Saddle Mountain Recreation Park, and it's a brilliant idea to explore Soberanes Creek.
Soberanes Canyon Trail is a perfect site to visit for more than one day, Carmel By The River RV Park is a perfect site to camp nearby; on a glorious day it's a good idea to spend the day at Sandy Beach.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.4387, Longitude -121.9203
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Total in and out hiking length = 5.8 miles

Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles

Difficulty : Medium

Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 1877 feet


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 Trails Near Soberanes Canyon Trail:
San Clemente Trail, Monterey County , 13 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference
Buzzards Roost Trail, Monterey County , 13 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 864 feet elevation difference
Manuel Peak Trail, Monterey County , 14 miles away,  10.8 hiking miles, 3534 feet elevation difference
Oak Grove Trail, Monterey County , 14 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 204 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Soberanes Canyon Trail:
Carmel By The River RV Park, Carmel, 6 miles away
Saddle Mountain Recreation Park, Carmel, 6 miles away
Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins, Big Sur, 7 miles away
Fernwood, Big Sur, 7 miles away
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey, 9 miles away
 Beaches Near Soberanes Canyon Trail:
Sandy Beach, Monterey County , 4 miles away
Hidden Beach, Monterey County , 4 miles away
Monastery Beach, Monterey County , 4 miles away
Weston Beach, Monterey County , 4 miles away
 Whitewater Near Soberanes Canyon Trail:
Little Sur River, Monterey County County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1)
 National Parks Near Soberanes Canyon Trail:
Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA , 61 miles away
 Hotels Near Soberanes Canyon Trail:
The Carmel River Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 5 miles away
Coachmans Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 5 miles away
Carmel River Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 5 miles away
Highlands Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 5 miles away
Wayside Inn, Carmel-By-The-Sea , 6 miles away

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