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California
2.0 mi
Distance
823 ft
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Ventana Camp
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Ventana Camp is a scenic 2-mile hike in the rugged Ventana Wilderness offering steady elevation gain through coastal chaparral and oak woodland. This trail provides access to a popular backcountry camp nestled in a sheltered canyon, rewarding hikers with shaded rest areas and potential water sources. The route showcases the dramatic terrain characteristic of Big Sur's inland wilderness.
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Strenuous 17.5-mile backcountry trek with 3,628 ft elevation gain.
Terrace Creek
~2 min drive
Easy 2.77-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Mt. Manuel
~3 min drive
Steep 3.79-mile climb with 2,453 ft gain; challenging coastal range ascent.
De Angulo
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.81-mile climb with 3,192 ft elevation gain in De Angulo.
Round Rock Camp
~9 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk to Round Rock Camp with minimal elevation gain.
San Clemente
~14 min drive
Easy coastal hike with ocean views near San Clemente.
Little Sur
~11 min drive
Steep coastal trail with ocean views and significant elevation gain near Big Sur.
Bear Basin
~11 min drive
Easy 1.68-mile walk through Bear Basin with minimal elevation gain.
Turner Creek
~15 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Ventana Double Cone
~14 min drive
Strenuous backcountry trek to remote twin peaks with coastal views.
