Soberanes Trail & Rocky Ridge Trail in Garrapata State Park

California's wildflowers congregate here in the spring which is the best time for a visit. Soberanes Creek will guide you into a valley of redwoods. The shaded valley then opens into fields of wildflowers that stop only when the views of the Pacific Ocean take over. Your heart will beat hard on this challenging hike, but one view after another will pull you upward. Plan to climb and descend slowly as the trail is steep and the views merit frequent rest stops. Come with high expectations and bring a camera or a canvas.

	Trip Planning
	TRAIL INFORMATION
		Distance:		4.7 mile loop
		Cumulative Elevation:		1,650ft
		High Point:		1,800ft
		Low Point:		150ft
	GENERAL INFORMATION
		Location:		Garrapata State Park
		Description:		California's wildflowers congregate here in the spring which is the best time for a visit. Soberanes Creek will guide you into a valley of redwoods. The shaded valley then opens into fields of wildflowers that stop only when the views of the Pacific Ocean take over. Your heart will beat hard on this challenging hike, but one view after another will pull you upward. Plan to climb and descend slowly as the trail is steep and the views merit frequent rest stops. Come with high expectations and bring a camera or a canvas.
		Permit/Fees:		No permits or fees. Daytime hiking only.
		Contact:		Monterey District 2211 Garden Road Monterey, CA 93940 831.649.2836
		Water:		I believe there is a water fountain early in the hike. Please confirm if you know.
		Bathrooms:		Porta potty next to the barn in the first few minutes of the hike.
		Address:		Garrapata State Park is seven miles south of Carmel Valley Road, off Highway 1 in Carmel. There’s a highway turnout at mileage marker 65.8.
		Parking:		Lots of parking on Hwy 1, but you might have weight 10 minutes for a spot to open on a busy day.
		Book:		Day Hikes Around Monterey & Carmel
		Map:		Free Online Map
		Additional Info:		Visit downtown Carmel Valley for some of California's best food and tasting.
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