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The best running trails in Monterey County

146runs

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(38)

2,992 people ran here

Running in Monterey County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Monterey County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Andrew Molera Beach Loop — Andrew Molera State Park	Expert 01:47 13.2km
Asilomar Gazebo via Coast Trail — Asilomar State Beach	Easy 00:30 4.75km
Rumsien Overlook via Tulas Trail loop — Rancho Canada	Intermediate 00:49 6.83km
Talcot Bates Grove to Rhus Trail via Coffeeberry Trail loop — Jacks Peak County Park	Intermediate 00:46 6.58km
Running loop from Monterey	Intermediate 00:52 8.32km
Running loop from Pacific Grove	Intermediate 00:50 8.09km
Asilomar Gazebo – Asilomar State Beach loop from Monterey	Expert 02:06 19.7km
Asilomar Gazebo loop from Historical Pacific Grove Whistle Stop	Expert 01:44 15.9km
Carmel River State Beach – Carmel Beach viewpoint loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea	Intermediate 01:05 10.2km

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Andrew Molera Beach Loop — Andrew Molera State Park
01:47
13.2km
8:04/km
370m
370m
Expert
32
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Asilomar Gazebo via Coast Trail — Asilomar State Beach
00:30
4.75km
6:18/km
30m
30m
Easy
14
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rumsien Overlook via Tulas Trail loop — Rancho Canada
00:49
6.83km
7:15/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Talcot Bates Grove to Rhus Trail via Coffeeberry Trail loop — Jacks Peak County Park
00:46
6.58km
7:03/km
200m
200m
Intermediate
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Running loop from Monterey
00:52
8.32km
6:15/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(5)
246
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Pacific Grove
00:50
8.09km
6:13/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
243
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Asilomar Gazebo – Asilomar State Beach loop from Monterey
02:06
19.7km
6:24/km
100m
100m
Expert
4.5
(2)
225
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Asilomar Gazebo loop from Historical Pacific Grove Whistle Stop
01:44
15.9km
6:30/km
70m
70m
Expert
5.0
(1)
178
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Carmel River State Beach – Carmel Beach viewpoint loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea
01:05
10.2km
6:19/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
101
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Seals at Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

01:21

11.1km

7:17/km

120m

Intermediate

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Monterey County

Andrew Molera Beach Loop — Andrew Molera State Park

Asilomar Gazebo via Coast Trail — Asilomar State Beach

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Rumsien Overlook via Tulas Trail loop — Rancho Canada

Talcot Bates Grove to Rhus Trail via Coffeeberry Trail loop — Jacks Peak County Park

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Running loop from Pacific Grove

Asilomar Gazebo – Asilomar State Beach loop from Monterey

Asilomar Gazebo loop from Historical Pacific Grove Whistle Stop

Carmel River State Beach – Carmel Beach viewpoint loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea