California · Hiking · Ventana Wilderness

Carrizo

CarrizoPhoto: Thomson20192, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
10.7 mi
round trip
3,219 ft
climb
4,706 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Carrizo open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name Carrizo, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Monterey Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Carrizo is a hard hike in California's Ventana Wilderness, part of the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 1,550 feet to 4,706 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,219 feet over a route of about 10.7 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is not accessible. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, but not bikes. It is open year-round. The Beach and Wagon Caves climbing areas sit within about a mile and a half. The Adobe-Santa Lucia Connector Trail and the Santa Lucia hike are both within about 3 miles.