The Best Backpacking in Cambria
Looking for the best backpacking in Cambria? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Cambria. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Cambria
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Big Sur, California
Salmon Creek Trail to Spruce & Estrella Camps
4.56.07 mi / 1919 ft gainFeel free to hike Salmon Creek Trail at your own pace – you can choose to turn back at any point, or at the Spruce (2 miles in) or Estrella (3.25 miles in) sites. The trail leads to open vistas of the coast, giving stunning views of the cliffs and ocean. Around 2 miles in, follow the fork to the...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Salmon Creek Trailhead to Buckeye Camp
6.91 mi / 2782 ft gainSalmon Creek Trailhead to Buckeye Camp is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Simeon, California.Read more -
Big Sur, California
Hike to Upper Cruickshank Camp
5.2 mi / 1564 ft gainPark on the shoulder of Cabrillo Highway and begin your ascent! Once the trail turns inland, you can hike down to a river for a break by the rushing water (this is a good place to refill waters - don't forget a pump or a filter). Once you get to Upper Cruikshank, descend down to the river and fin...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Cruickshank Trail and Salmon Creek
11.63 mi / 3734 ft gainCruickshank Trail and Salmon Creek is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Simeon, California.Read more -
Big Sur, California
Cone Peak in Big Sur (Sea to Sky Backpacking Route)
4.519.72 mi / 7484 ft gainWhile you can make a day-hike out of it by driving up the gorgeous Sur-Nacimiento Road from Highway 1 to the Coast Ridge Road and take a 2 mile trail to the summit with 1300' of elevation gain (4 miles roundtrip), the more adventurous types do a Sea to Sky, starting at Kirk Creek Campground and u...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Clifftop Camping & Hot Springs in Big Sur
4.7Campsite:There is nothing quite like driving or biking along US-1, the Pacific Coast Highway. Make sure you get a chance to do the drive during the day so that you can see all that Big Sur has to offer. Be careful when pulling off especially onto the shoulder and never stop on a curve in the road...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Hike from Kirk Creek Campground to Vicente Flat Trail
10.9 mi / 3454 ft gainThe Vicente Flat Trail is well kept and wide, with many campsites at the end. This trail is very close to Cone Peak, and is used for mountain biking, trail running, birding, and nature trips.Read more -
Big Sur, California
Goat Camp via Twitchwell Flat Use Trail
5.09.2 mi / 3852 ft gainTo find this trailhead, head down Highway 1 towards Limekiln State Park Campground. Between Lucia and Limekiln, there should be a shoulder off the side of the road to park overnight. Cross the street to the trailhead of Twitchwell Flat Use Trail. Bear in mind that there is abundant poison oak alo...Read more -
Santa Margarita, California
Blinn Ranch and Santa Margarita Trail
6.02 mi / 522 ft gainBlinn Ranch and Santa Margarita Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Santa Margarita, California.Read more -
Greenfield, California
Junipero Serra Peak
11.15 mi / 3691 ft gainJunipero Serra Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.Read more