Near South Shore Trail
Headland Cove from Sea Lion Point Trail
Near South Shore Trail
Bluffs at Sand Hill Cove
Near South Shore Trail
Bluffs at Sand Hill Cove
Near South Shore Trail
China Cove provides pleasant shelter from the brisk coastal winds.
Near South Shore Trail
Oysters aplenty cling to the rocks at Point Lobos.

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South Shore Trail

4.4 (5 Ratings)
A picturesque walk along the southern bluffs of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
0.9
mi
Distance
37
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.93mi
Distance
37ft
Elevation Gain
81ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
83ft
High Point
15ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The South Shore Trail closely follows the bluffs on the southern end of the state park. From Sand Hill Trail take the steps downhill. After half a mile you reach Weston Beach which has a number of amazing tidal pools. Be careful not to step on the fragile life in this area. Head further south and pass Hidden Beach before you reach the parking lot at the southern end of the trail.

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