Sea Lion Point – Rocky Ridge Trailhead loop from Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

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Sea Lion Point – Rocky Ridge Trailhead loop from Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

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Sea Lion Point – Rocky Ridge Trailhead loop from Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

04:32

41.7km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.66 km

Seals at Point Lobos

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing place: Bring binoculars to scan the water for sea otters, harbour seals and sea lions. Further out to sea, look for spouting whales (grey whales in December to March; blue whales in summer).

Tip by

7.93 km

As part of Point Lobos, the Sea Lion Point & Cove offers an incredible experience. Among the diverse plant life and botanics, you'll likely be able to witness many sea lions and seals going about their day.

Tip by

9.45 km

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

16.7 km

Garrapata State Park 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular little used State Park with trails along the rugged coast, as well as deep and high into the Big Sur hinterland.

Tip by

21.8 km

Calla Lily Valley

Viewpoint

22.3 km

Garrapata Creek Bridge 🌉

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Another of the iconic bridges built in the 1930s to create the awesome Cabrillo Highway. This one is shorter, but crosses a breathtaking canyon.

Tip by

23.0 km

Kasler Point

Viewpoint

28.3 km

Rocky Ridge Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rocky Ridge Trail climbs into Garrapata State Park uphill from here to the east, and on the west it meets with the main park trail along the cliffs.

Tip by

41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

5.80 km

5.30 km

1.65 km

1.03 km

642 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

5.15 km

2.97 km

2.10 km

1.52 km

590 m

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Friday 9 October

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Sea Lion Point – Rocky Ridge Trailhead loop from Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

Seals at Point Lobos

Point Lobos

Sea Lion Point

Garrapata State Park 🏖️

Garrapata Creek Bridge 🌉

Rocky Ridge Trailhead

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