Monterey County

This off-the-beaten-trail adventure has a little bit of everything for everyone, and is as challenging as you make it. Many just make it about a mile down to the river for a leisurely day of relaxing, swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying a few cold beverages. Others embark on a 7+ mile adventure up the river, which entails hiking, swimming, scrambling, and even some optional bouldering and cliff ...

Horse Bridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Greenfield, California.

Arroyo Seco Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenfield, California.

Marble Peak Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Greenfield, California.

Jack's Cabin is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.

Just a short drive from some of the best trails and rock climbing at Pinnacles National Park, Wrath Wines' Soledad winery is a great way to wine'd down after a day of adventure.  What makes this grape growing region unique is the constant marine layer fog and wind stress out the grapes (that’s a good thing!) to the point of making beautiful, complex wines. After tasting a few wines over one of ...

Junipero Serra Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.

The Ewoldsen Trail is one of the more accessible yet challenging hikes in Big Sur. It is a beautiful ~4-mile loop through the redwood forest that starts in the Julia Pfeiffer state park parking lot, which is across the street from McCay falls. During the first part of the hike, you'll pass picnic tables and walk along a stream until you reach a cross point. One trail is to a small waterfall, Ca...

Access the Waters Ridge Trail from the Ewoldsen Trail, located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Although steep, this path is fairly short, and rewards you with spectacular views at the top. About halfway around the Ewoldsen Trail Loop, you'll come across a turnoff on the right, with a sign demarcating the Waters Ridge Trail. Climb up the side of the hill, and you will be rewarded with except...