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California
8.3 mi
Distance
2,076 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Skinner Ridge
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Skinner Ridge offers a moderately challenging 8.33-mile trek with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, rewarding hikers with ridge-top views and diverse terrain. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the California landscape with sustained climbing that builds throughout the hike. The ridge setting provides excellent vistas and a sense of accomplishment for intermediate hikers.
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~0 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Little Sur Camp
~3 min drive
Easy coastal walk to a scenic Big Sur campground with minimal elevation gain.
Ventana Double Cone
~4 min drive
Strenuous backcountry trek to remote twin peaks with coastal views.
San Clemente
~2 min drive
Easy coastal hike with ocean views near San Clemente.
Rattlesnake Creek
~10 min drive
Easy creek-side walk along Rattlesnake Creek with gentle elevation gain.
Little Sur
~8 min drive
Steep coastal trail with ocean views and significant elevation gain near Big Sur.
Mt. Manuel
~14 min drive
Steep 3.79-mile climb with 2,453 ft gain; challenging coastal range ascent.
Danish Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1.81-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Big Pines
~9 min drive
Moderate 6-mile forest hike with 522 ft gain in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Camp Cawatre
~34 min drive
Moderate 3.94-mile hike with 1,126 ft gain to a backcountry camp.