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| | Great backcountry trails in California are in abundance, and one of these is South Fork Trail in Monterey County. Each one of the many backcountry trails of California is lovely in its own way. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? South Fork Trail in Monterey County, California is an outstanding selection. Backpacking here in the Santa Lucia Range is a very magnificent way to see these hills. The length of this trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry trekkers |
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looking for a perfect challenge. South Fork Trail is ordinarily a quite dried out spot; during January this neighborhood sees the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. The time needed for this walk is roughly 7 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and
| | some a bit faster. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This backpacking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to walk it normally. This backpacking and hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Here in the magnificent state of California backpacking is a brilliant idea. This backpacking | |
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trail has a total elevation difference of 1,563 feet, and that is about average. A lengthy trip divides Salinas from South Fork Trail, but when you hike it you're always having an outstanding time. California is a magnificent spot for walkers. With its 7.8 miles of walking distance
it's an average length backpacking and hiking trail. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Summertime at South Fork Trail comes with high temperatures in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 50's; through the dark
hours in the wintertime at South Fork Trail temperatures drop to the 40's. There are so many backcountry trails in this region. South Fork Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
There's whitewater on Arroyo Seco
River for all you adrenaline rush seekers; spots like Indian Valley are great to have a look at. Some of the water nearby flows, like Pick Creek. There's so much to do here at South Fork Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Indian Valley Campground is a tremendous site
for that.
What a spot this is for outdoors folks. You're sure to stumble upon some smiling folks from Salinas here. If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Santa Lucia Range. If you came to camp Upper Higgins Campground is a fine location to do
that; you can run the rapids of Big Sur River. Looking for some flowing water? Try Tan Oak Creek; a good site to go to nearby is Strawberry Valley.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.2218, Longitude -121.6535
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1563 feet
Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
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6 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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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
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14 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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User input for South Fork 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 South Fork Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near South Fork Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Fork Trail. |
| | Trails Near South Fork Trail:
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Big Sur Trail, Monterey
County
, 4 miles away, 15.2 hiking miles, 1949 feet elevation difference |
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Hot Springs Trail, Monterey
County
, 4 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1545 feet elevation difference |
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Church Creek Trail, Monterey
County
, 5 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1279 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Monterey
County
, 5 miles away, 20.1 hiking miles, 4802 feet elevation difference |
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Summit Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 1522 feet elevation difference |
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Marble Peak Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1188 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Pasture Trail, Monterey
County
, 6 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1737 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near South Fork Trail:
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Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County
County
, 9 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
, 13 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) |
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Carmel River, Monterey County
County
, 14 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
, 15 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near South Fork Trail:
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Ventana Inn Big Sur, Big Sur
, 6 miles away |
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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
, 14 miles away |
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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
, 19 miles away |
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Big Sur Lodge, Big Sur
, 21 miles away |
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