Lupine Loop

~ 35 minutes

Distance: 1.4 miles (2.25 km)

Elevation gain: 102 ft (31 m)

The Lupine Loop is perfect for daily walks.

Rancho Loop

~ 40 minutes

Distance: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)

Elevation Gain: 127 ft (39 m)

The eucalyptus grove is a popular destination for bird watching. Note: bikes are allowed on this trail.

Buckeye Natural Trail

~ 60 minutes

Distance: 1.8 miles (2.9 km)

Elevation gain: 285 ft (87 m)

The remains of an ancient grinding rock used by the local Native American population makes this one of the most popular hikes at Garland Ranch. If this is your first time, plan for more than a 60 minute hike.

Cliff-Siesta Point-Maple Canyon

~ 60 minutes

Distance: 2.5 miles ( 4.02 km)

Elevation gain: 485 ft (147.8 m)

This is a good hike for those without a lot of time but who still want to get some exercise and see views of Carmel Valley.

La Mesa Pond Loop

~ 1 hour 15 minutes

Distance: 3.4 miles (5.47 km)

Elevation gain: 630 ft (192 m)

La Mesa is an open meadow over 600 ft in elevation and provides great views of Carmel Valley.

Redwood Canyon Terrace:

~ 1 hour 40 minutes

Distance: 4.0 miles (6.4 km)

Elevation gain: 655 ft (199.6 m)

This hike requires access to seasonal footbridges and can only be completed from April to November. In spring, hikers can expect to see an abundance of wildflowers on this scenic hike.

Garzas Canyon to Visitors Center

This hike is not a loop.

~ 4 hours 30 minutes round trip

Elevation gain: 853 ft (284.3 m)

Distance: 4.3 miles one-way (6.9 km)

Distance: 8.6 miles round-trip (13.8 km)

The distance separating the Garzas Canyon trail head on the Visitors center 4.3 miles (6.9 km). Hikers can begin the trip at either point but will need transportation if they do not wish to hike back to their starting point.

Waterfall-Sky-Sage

~ 2 hours

Distance: 4.3 miles (6.9 km)

Elevation gain: 997 ft (303.9 m)

Great views of Carmel Valley from the Sky and Sage trails. Great choice for those looking for elevation gain.

Snively’s Ridge

Route 1: ~ 2 hours 40 minutes

Route 2: ~ 3 hours 10 minutes

Distance Route 1: 6.4 miles (10.3 km)

Distance Route 2: 7.0 miles (11.27 m)

Elevation gain: 1950 ft ( 594.36 m)

On this hike you will climb to the highest point in Garland Ranch Regional Park. There are two routes to choose from, each with great views of the Monterey Peninsula.