North Coast Ridge Trail
Ventana Wilderness, Monterey County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Ventana Wilderness, Monterey County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,982 ft (604 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 20 min
- High point
- 4,800 ft (1,463 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Spring: Redondo Spring 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Trailhead: Cone Peak Trailhead 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about North Coast Ridge Trail
How long is North Coast Ridge Trail?
North Coast Ridge Trail is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,982 ft (604 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,800 ft (1,463 m).
How hard is North Coast Ridge Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North Coast Ridge Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North Coast Ridge Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is North Coast Ridge Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on North Coast Ridge Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for North Coast Ridge Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Dairy Canyon Trail Monterey County · Moderate · 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Upper Dolan Ridge Trail Monterey County · Hard · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Lower Dolan Ridge Trail Monterey County · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Boronda Trail Monterey County · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Interpretive Trail Monterey County · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Highlands Ridge Trail Monterey County · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Canogas Falls Trail Monterey County · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
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