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California
8.6 mi
Distance
3,399 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Kirk Creek
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Kirk Creek Trail is a moderately challenging coastal hike offering stunning Pacific Ocean views and rugged terrain along California's Big Sur region. The trail climbs through chaparral and coastal scrub with significant elevation gain, rewarding hikers with panoramic vistas of dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches. This out-and-back route provides an excellent balance of coastal scenery and physical challenge.
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~13 min drive
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Dutra
~26 min drive
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Bear Basin
~38 min drive
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