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Hike Trail

Carpinteria Salt Marsh

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short hike through coastal wetlands.
0.5
mi
Distance
3
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.51mi
Distance
3ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
13ft
High Point
2ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The entrance to the Carpinteria Salt Marsh is located on Ash Avenue in Carpinteria. From there the path takes you through the wetlands by moving inland before crossing Franklin Creek and eventually coming to an end as the path hits Sandyland Cove Rd. From here you can turn around to return to Ash Avenue. Be sure to take a minute to check out the amphitheater and interpretive signs along the path. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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Contributors
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