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The Best Hiking in Pacific Grove

Looking for the best hiking in Pacific Grove? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Pacific Grove. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Pacific Grove

  • Pacific Grove, California

    Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail

    3.95 mi / 125 ft gain
    Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pacific Grove, California.
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  • Pacific Grove, California

    Visit the Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

    1 mi
    Thousands of monarchs can be found here October through February. It's a small park with a path through the center. Park near the Monarch Grove hotel at the sign that says "Caution: Butterflies present", and cross the street to walk down the short path (pink houses will be on your right) and to t...
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  • Pacific Grove, California

    Spanish Bay Trail

    5.0
    2.8 mi / 78 ft gain
    Spanish Bay Trail is an out and back trail that takes you past scenic views located near Monterey, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Huckleberry Hill Loop Trail

    1.84 mi / 620 ft gain
    Huckleberry Hill Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Monterey, California.
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  • Pacific Grove, California

    Hike Asilomar State Beach

    2.7 mi / 183 ft gain
    Activities off the trail include sea kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The ocean is cold - so a wetsuit is recommended. This trail is also great for nature sightings: tide pools, kelp beds, sea lions, and the occasional otter! The trail is open year round and is great for all skill levels.
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  • Del Monte Forest, California

    SFB Morse Botanical Reserve

    3.03 mi / 381 ft gain
    SFB Morse Botanical Reserve is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Pebble Beach, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Shoreline Stroll Trail

    9.56 mi / 292 ft gain
    Shoreline Stroll Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monterey, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Pine Trail to Coffeeberry Trail to Rhus Trail Loop

    4.09 mi / 804 ft gain
    Pine Trail to Coffeeberry Trail to Rhus Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Monterey, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Lower Ridge, Rhus, and Coffeeberry Loop

    4.01 mi / 804 ft gain
    Lower Ridge, Rhus, and Coffeeberry Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Jack's Peak and Skyline Trail

    0.88 mi / 151 ft gain
    Jack's Peak and Skyline Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Monterey, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Jack's Peak, Coffeeberry, Lower Ridge and Pine Trail Loop

    2.57 mi / 509 ft gain
    Jack's Peak, Coffeeberry, Lower Ridge and Pine Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Iris Trail and Rhus Trail

    1.92 mi / 312 ft gain
    Iris Trail and Rhus Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monterey, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Jacks Peak to Rhus Trail Loop

    2.43 mi / 443 ft gain
    Jacks Peak to Rhus Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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  • Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

    Carmel Beach

    1.22 mi / 98 ft gain
    Carmel Beach is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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  • Monterey, California

    Jacks Peak via Olmsted Road

    5.27 mi / 994 ft gain
    Jacks Peak via Olmsted Road is a loop trail that takes you great forest setting located near Monterey, California.
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  • Del Rey Oaks, California

    Frog Pond Wetland Preserve

    0.74 mi / 43 ft gain
    Frog Pond Wetland Preserve is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Monterey, California.
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