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Best hikes in Big Sur + Central California Coast

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Last Visited May 22, 2019

Find trip reports in Big Sur + Central California Coast

Find the best hikes in Big Sur + Central California Coast, located in CA. Sort the hikes within this region using the dropdown. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.

High Peaks and Condor Gulch Loop

Pinnacles National Park, CA
Class 2 5.2 miles 1700 gain 2-4 hrs Loop May 22, 2019
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North Chalone and South Chalone Peaks

Pinnacles National Park, CA
Class 1 10.8 miles 3300 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back May 22, 2019
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Mount Diablo via Eagle Peak

Mount Diablo State Park, CA
Class 1 13.1 miles 4100 gain 6-8 hrs Out + Back Jun 10, 2017
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Balconies Cave and High Peaks Loop

Pinnacles National Park, CA
Class 2 7.6 miles 1800 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Jun 1, 2014
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Jade Cove

Los Padres National Forest, CA
Class 1 0.6 mile Minimal gain <1 hr Out + Back May 25, 2014
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Cathedral Grove via Hillside Trail

Muir Woods National Monument, CA
Class 1 2.0 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Nov 1, 2012
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