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California
2.0 mi
Distance
823 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Ventana Camp
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Ventana Camp is a scenic 2-mile hike in the rugged Ventana Wilderness offering steady elevation gain through coastal chaparral and oak woodland. This trail provides access to a popular backcountry camp nestled in a sheltered canyon, rewarding hikers with shaded rest areas and potential water sources. The route showcases the dramatic terrain characteristic of Big Sur's inland wilderness.
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