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North Shore Trail, Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

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North Shore Trail, Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

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North Shore Trail, Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

02:08

19.3km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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470 m

Carmel Mission Basilica

Highlight • Religious Site

6.72 km

Beach

7.46 km

Seals at Point Lobos

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing place: Bring binoculars to scan the water for sea otters, harbour seals and sea lions. Further out to sea, look for spouting whales (grey whales in December to March; blue whales in summer).

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7.73 km

North Shore Trail, Point Lobos

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The perfect route to showcase the best of Point Lobos, the North Shore Trail is a two mile long trail not only offering just stunning ocean side views, but also unique opportunities to witness local birdlife.

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9.48 km

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Point Lobos is a protected area of south of Monterey, California. With a unique landscape, the area offers stunning hiking trails, diverse wildlife, and sea wonders for water and wildlife …

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9.99 km

Point Lobos

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.3 km

Sea Lion Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

As part of Point Lobos, the Sea Lion Point & Cove offers an incredible experience. Among the diverse plant life and botanics, you'll likely be able to witness many sea lions and seals going about their day.

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11.8 km

Hidden Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Located in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: komoot.de/tour/4286690

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13.7 km

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.7 km

Mission Trails Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Mission Trails Preserve is a generous sized nature preserve at 34 acres. With various habitats such as Monterey pine forest, wetland, and coastal prairie, the preserve is a unique spot to hike near the city of Monterey.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

5.94 km

4.72 km

1.27 km

942 m

447 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

6.07 km

1.23 km

1.00 km

447 m

437 m

Elevation

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North Shore Trail, Point Lobos – Sea Lion Point loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Mission Basilica

Seals at Point Lobos

North Shore Trail, Point Lobos

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Point Lobos

Sea Lion Point

Hidden Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Mission Trails Preserve

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