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Whaler's Cove – North Shore Trail, Point Lobos loop from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Whaler's Cove – North Shore Trail, Point Lobos loop from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Whaler's Cove – North Shore Trail, Point Lobos loop from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

00:56

7.90km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

14 m

Monastery Beach 🏖️ Point Lobos, Carmel

Highlight • Beach

Perfect soft white/yellow sandy beach cove, but apparently dangerous waves

Tip by

2

1.46 km

Point Lobos State Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful Marine and coastal park, free for bikers

Tip by

3

2.10 km

Whaler's Cove

Highlight • Beach

Whaler's Cove is Point Lobos' most northern beach. Visit the cove for refreshing, breezy Pacific views and maybe even an encounter with a seal or sea lion!

Tip by

4

2.79 km

North Shore Trail, Point Lobos

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The perfect route to showcase the best of Point Lobos, the North Shore Trail is a two mile long trail not only offering just stunning ocean side views, but also unique opportunities to witness local birdlife.

Tip by

5

4.61 km

View of Cypress Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Cypress Cove. There is a short trail that takes you to the viewpoint.

Tip by

B

7.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

1.80 km

402 m

395 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

2.15 km

450 m

402 m

< 100 m

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