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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
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Length


0.7 Miles 1.2 Kilometers


89' 27 m

Ascent

-97' -30 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

111' 34 m

High

48' 15 m

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

— Hiking Project Staff
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Description

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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May 6, 2018
Andre Powell
Feb 10, 2018
Tilman Giese
Jan 15, 2018
Mike Radka
Nov 24, 2017
Mike Radka
Sep 30, 2017
Jaclyn Rose
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#9

in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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in California

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