The primary parking area is along Carmel Valley Road.
Walk from the parking lot over an old auto bridge to access the park.
Upon entering the park, the trail system branches in multiple directions: the Museum straight ahead and the visitor center to the left.
Garland Ranch Visitor Center, staffed daily by volunteers.
A short interpretive nature trail near the visitor center.
Swimming holes and wading areas located along the Carmel River.
Trails tend to be well marked with signs and posts.
The meadows near the visitor center provide flat walking trails and are great for observing wildlife.
A bench looking at the northern end of the Santa Lucia mountain range.
Multiple varieties of lupine grow throughout the park.
A bridge along the Waterfall Trail.
Scenic Fern Falls lies at the recent Kahn Ranch acquisition to the park.
Views from trails atop the mountain crests.
Hitchcock Canyon Creek flowing through a portion of the park.