California · Hiking · Near Gonzales

Carmel River

21.0 mi
round trip
2,941 ft
climb
3,654 ft
high point
Out and back
route

The Carmel River hike is a hard out-and-back trail in California, about 3.6 miles from the town of Jamesburg. The route is 21 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,941 feet, taking you from a low point of about 1,221 feet to a high of about 3,654 feet. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a ride for riders on foot or horseback rather than on wheels. Miller Canyon lies just 0.3 miles away, and Danish Creek and the Carmel River Trail are both within about 2.3 miles. For an overnight stay, White Oaks campground is about 4.9 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Carmel River Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 0.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Taqueria El Famoso

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 16 mi
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    National Steinbeck Center

    Museum

    Museum · 22 mi from Gonzales

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