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Adventure at Arroyo Seco
Greenfield, California
4.6
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
Greenfield, California
5.97 mi
/ 1427 ft gain
Horse Bridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Greenfield, California.
Arroyo Seco Ridge Trail
Greenfield, California
3.91 mi
/ 915 ft gain
Arroyo Seco Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenfield, California.
Marble Peak Trail
Greenfield, California
12.55 mi
/ 4534 ft gain
Marble Peak Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Greenfield, California.
Jack's Cabin
Greenfield, California
11.13 mi
/ 3130 ft gain
Jack's Cabin is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.
Explore Dreamy Wrath Wines Vineyards
Soledad, 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
Greenfield, California
11.15 mi
/ 3691 ft gain
Junipero Serra Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenfield, California.
Hike the Ewoldsen Trail
Big Sur, California
4.5
4.2 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
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...
Hike the Waters Ridge Trail
Big Sur, California
5.0
7 mi
/ 2100 ft gain
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...
Places to stay
Greenfield, California
Arroyo Seco
Overview
Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California's westernmost national forest. It offers a great e...
From $25 / night
Paicines, California
Pinnacles Campground
Overview
Pinnacles Campground is located in the unique Pinnacles National Park, 32 miles south of Hollister, California. The park encompa...
From $30 / night
Big Sur, California
Big Sur Lodge
This 62 rooms lodge, handles Wedding and Corporate events up to 100 people. The Restaurant sever Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and the Café...
From $199 / night
69345 California 1
Plaskett Creek Campground
Overview
Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, one of the largest and most popular b...
From $35 / night
Pacific Grove, California
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
RoomsIn keeping with its rest and reflection traditions, the guest rooms at Asilomar are simple and beautiful—and most importantly free o...
From $176 / night
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