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Old Coast Road

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Old Coast Road

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Los Padres National Forest

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    January 8, 2025

    The Old Coast Road is a historic dirt path that was the main route between Monterey and Big Sur before Highway 1 was built in the 1930s. It is wide and easy to navigate, with two significant 1,000-foot ascents. Initially established by the Rumsen and Esselen Native Americans, this route provided access to present-day Monterey County's coast. Today, the Old Coast Road is part of the 90-mile stretch of Highway 1 that runs from Carmel to San Simeon and is included in the Big Sur International Marathon route, organized by Runner's World editors.

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      Distance 511Β m

      Downhill 30Β m

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      Location: Monterey County, California, United States

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