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

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Monterey County

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

Hard

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9,682

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

04:40

43.1km

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: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.46 km

Carmel River State Beach

Nature Reserve

2

4.02 km

Carmel River State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Carmel River State Beach is a mile long beach on Carmel Bay with a unique bird sanctuary and lagoon.

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3

4.62 km

Ohlone Coastal Cultural Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic area of Monterey & Carmel where the Ohone people once inhabitated.

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4

8.11 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).

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5

9.70 km

Sea Lion Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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10.9 km

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

18.2 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.

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23.2 km

Calla Lily Valley

Viewpoint

24.5 km

Kasler Point

Viewpoint

10

29.7 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.

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B

43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

5.75 km

5.29 km

2.95 km

1.22 km

642 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

6.90 km

3.08 km

1.67 km

1.67 km

590 m

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