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Walk the Point Lobos trail in Carmel-by-the-Sea., California

Walk the Point Lobos trail in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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Here is a loop around Point Lobos near Monterey, California, starting at Whaler's Cove. It passes a historic 1850s building that once housed Japanese whalers and Chinese fishermen, along the North Shore Trail with ocean views and bird watching. Along the way you can visit Sea Lion Point, where seals and sea lions are often seen, and Sand Hill Cove with its colorful rocks.

Along the way

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Whaler's Cabin & MuseumAn 1850s building that housed Japanese whalers and Chinese fishermen, giving a sense of how they lived.
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Sea Lion Point & CoveOften a place to see many sea lions and seals among diverse plant life.
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Sand Hill CoveA natural cove with outstanding Pacific views and colorful rocks.
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Whaler's CovePoint Lobos' most northern beach, with breezy Pacific views and chances to spot seals.

The route

Distance7.1 km
Walking≈ 1 h 44
Running≈ 47 min
Climb↑ 97 m
RouteCircular

A 7.1 km circular route from Carmel-by-the-Sea to walk, run or cycle, with 97 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 97 m in total

Before you go

StartNorth Shore Trail, Whaler's Cove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93922Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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