Skip to main content
Google Tag Manager
Find Your Adventure
Hiking + Backpacking
Camping
Parks + Wilderness Areas
Special Destinations
Ocean Beaches + Shores
Canoeing, Kayaking + SUP (Flatwater)
Snowshoeing + Microspikes
Swimming Holes
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Backcountry Skiing + Splitboarding
Lodging
Hot Springs
Cross-country Skiing
Rafting + Kayaking (Whitewater)
Wildlife Viewing
Travel
Top Picks
Road Trips
Itineraries
Video
Articles
Stories
News + Events
Conservation + Nature
Tips, Tricks + How-to
Leave No Trace
Become a Contributor
Sign In
Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
03/16/2019
Panoramic views of the Pacific Coast are ever present for the first 3 miles of this trek!
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
03/16/2019
The trail starts off sunny and exposed, climbing nearly 2,000 vertical feet in the first 3 miles.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
03/16/2019
From March to early June, wildflowers are in abundance along this trail.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
03/16/2019
Every now and then, hikers get a respite of shade while traversing the coastline.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
03/16/2019
Go in late March for California Poppies!
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
03/16/2019
Once in Vicente Flat Camp, hikers have plentiful options for sites with pre-existing fire rings.