California · Hiking · Ventana Wilderness · Near Gonzales

Turner Creek

Turner CreekPhoto: ilya_ktsn, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.4 mi
round trip
638 ft
climb
3,196 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 4 h ago

Is Turner Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name Turner Creek, 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.

Turner Creek is a 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in California's Ventana Wilderness, part of the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The trail rises from about 2,589 feet to about 3,196 feet, a climb of 638 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, with horses allowed and bikes not. The trail is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for those looking to stay within the protected backcountry. The closest neighbor is Skinner Ridge, just 0.2 miles away, with San Clemente and Comings Camp both about 1.2 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Little Sur River, roughly 2.9 miles away.

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