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A picturesque walk along the southern bluffs of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

76' 23 m

High

21' 6 m

Low

36' 11 m

Up

76' 23 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

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The South Shore Trail closely follows the bluffs on the southern end of the state park. From Sand Hill Trail take the steps downhill. After half a mile you reach Weston Beach which has a number of amazing tidal pools. Be careful not to step on the fragile life in this area. Head further south and pass Hidden Beach before you reach the parking lot at the southern end of the trail.

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Tilman Giese

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Photos

Oysters aplenty cling to the rocks at Point Lobos.
May 29, 2017 near Carmel-…, CA
Bluffs at Sand Hill Cove
Jun 28, 2018 near Carmel-…, CA
Headland Cove from Sea Lion Point Trail
Jun 28, 2018 near Carmel-…, CA
Tidal pool at Point Lobos.
Nov 9, 2016 near Carmel-…, CA

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