Park · Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, California

Best hikes in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

The 5 best of 5 trails in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, California, ranked by route quality.

Trails
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Moderate
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Expert
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Top trails

  1. Arroyo Laguna Beach Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 35 min
  2. Santa Cruz Municipal Pier Trail Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km) · 20 min
  3. Capitola Pier Trail Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 5 min
  4. San Gregorio to Pomponio Beach Route Expert · 3.2 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 11,998 ft (3,657 m) · 7 hr 5 min
  5. Moss Landing State Beach Trail Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 2,247 ft (685 m) · 1 hr 45 min

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Questions about Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

How many trails are in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary?

GoTrails lists 5 trails in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, California: 3 easy, 1 moderate and 1 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary?

Top picks on GoTrails: Arroyo Laguna Beach Trail, Santa Cruz Municipal Pier Trail, Capitola Pier Trail, San Gregorio to Pomponio Beach Route, and Moss Landing State Beach Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary?

Easy picks: Arroyo Laguna Beach Trail, Santa Cruz Municipal Pier Trail, and Capitola Pier Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary?

For a challenge: San Gregorio to Pomponio Beach Route.

Parks nearby

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