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South Plateau Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Central Coast
  4. …Carmel-By-The-Sea
  5. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

“The shortest way to get to the southern shore from the park entrance. ”

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1.2

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Point to Point

111' 34 m

High

48' 15 m

Low

89' 27 m

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97' 30 m

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The trail connects Gibson's Beach on the southern shore of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve with the park entrance. Branching off Bird Island Trail it leads through pine forest for two thirds of a mile before you reach the park gate.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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South Plateau Trail
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