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California
8.6 mi
Distance
3,399 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Kirk Creek
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Kirk Creek Trail is a moderately challenging coastal hike offering stunning Pacific Ocean views and rugged terrain along California's Big Sur region. The trail climbs through chaparral and coastal scrub with significant elevation gain, rewarding hikers with panoramic vistas of dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches. This out-and-back route provides an excellent balance of coastal scenery and physical challenge.
Mill Creek
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile creek-side walk with 336 ft elevation gain near Mill Creek.
Stone Ridge
~4 min drive
Steep 4.18-mile climb with 2,061 ft gain—moderate challenge with big rewards.
San Antonio
~5 min drive
Moderate 8.27-mile foothill hike with 951 ft elevation gain.
Cone Peak
~7 min drive
Steep 2.2-mile summit hike with 452 ft gain near Cone Peak.
Rodeo Flat
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile climb with 2,419 ft gain near Rodeo Flat.
Prewitt Loop
~8 min drive
Demanding 24-mile loop with 3,658 ft gain in remote California backcountry.
Slick Rock
~10 min drive
Easy 0.29-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Slick Rock.
Santa Lucia Peak
~18 min drive
Steep 4.6-mile climb to Santa Lucia Peak with dramatic mountain views.
Carrizo
~12 min drive
Challenging 10.67-mile hike with 3,800 ft gain in Carrizo region.
Soda Springs
~24 min drive
0.9 mi · Easy
