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| | You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and South Fork Trail in Monterey County, California is a good spot for getting out. There are so many magnificent trails for trekking in California, and South Fork Trail in Monterey County is one of them. If you are in California during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. This wilderness hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The total elevation difference |
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for this backpacking and hiking trail is 1,563 feet which is an average number. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding vicinity. This is a wilderness hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. South Fork Trail has only one trailhead,
| | so in and out is the way to backcountry hike it normally. It's a lengthy journey from Salinas to South Fork Trail, but it sure is a a good backpacking and hiking trail. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 7 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This backpacking and hiking trail is a normal length backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Every trail in California is pretty in its own way. | |
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These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Santa Lucia Range are an outstanding way to explore these summits. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Summertime highs at South Fork Trail generally tend to be in the 70's. Summer overnight
lows dip down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 50's, and overnight lows in the 40's for South Fork Trail. South Fork Trail gets very little precipitation; January is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. South Fork Trail
goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. Backcountry hiking in California is always a cool thing to do. Being 7.8 miles long it's an average length trail.
Briefly about
the general area:
If you come at the right time of year, Big Sur River offers some glorious whitewater, and Strawberry Valley is a good location to check out. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Santa Lucia Range. A pleasant journey to Indian Valley is a brilliant
way to spend an afternoon, and if you came for an overnight stay Upper Higgins Campground is a wonderful site to camp.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things near South Fork Trail. South Fork Trail is not far at all from Salinas. Get yourself into a kayak and hit
Arroyo Seco River, and since you're here, you could check out Tan Oak Creek. Pick Creek flows through this neighborhood, and camping is available at Indian Valley Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.2218, Longitude -121.6535
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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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5 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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Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
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18 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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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.
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Current weather conditions at South Fork Trail, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
Local climate location: MONTEREY 9 miles away
    
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Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
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19 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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Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
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23 miles away
Welcome to the Valley Harvest Inn, located in Soledad, CA, the heart of the Salinas Valley and Monterey County wine country. Close to Pinnacles National Monument, Mission Soledad, and Monterey Bay, th...
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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
, 5 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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Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad
, 23 miles away |
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Salinas-Days Inn Monterey, California, Salinas
, 25 miles away |
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