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Trail Map
bird island  |  carmelo meadow  |  cypress grove  |  granite point  |  lace lichen  |  moss cove  |  north shore
pine ridge  |  sea lion point  |  south plateau   |  south shore  |  whalers cove & cabin  |  whalers knoll


   
   

MOSS COVE TRAIL

From Granite Point through an open field to northern boundary of reserve and back; 6/10 mile, 30 minutes. Side trail to a rocky beach.

No exit or entry at Monastery Beach. Use main gate only.

The Moss Cove Trail crosses over the lower of two uplifted and visible marine terraces, remnants of ancient beaches from an earlier geologic age. This newest addition to the reserve is a former pasture, and it may take many years before native vegetation reclaims it. Birds of prey find good hunting here and are often seen perched on fence posts and rocky outcrops. Uphill is Hudson House, a ranger residence and training center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Association
831.624.4909 | email: pointlobos@parks.ca.gov | Route 1, Box 62, Carmel, CA 93923
         
Point Lobos Association Trail Map