It is quite scenic, in spots, but you also ride through some urban congestion and cross a number of busy intersections. ... 685 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA ... “ The family and I rented bikes and rode the Monterey Coastal Trail.
The Trail is designed to link together our waterfront areas and to accommodate many, many people.
The wide, double-lanes makes it easy to pass and avoid the obvious foot tourists.
If you're rollerblading, the section from the Naval Post-Graduate School down to the wharf can be kinda rough, as the asphalt isn't in the greatest condition.
The views are simply stunning, from end to end.
Fort Ord National Monument is a fantastic place to cruise around on your mountain bike, whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider looking for flowy trails to cruise on.
The waterfront Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail stretches 18 miles, from Castroville in the north to Pacific Grove in the south. Monterey is an extremely pedestrian friendly place and the views and wildlife on this trail are second to none!We stayed on Cannery Row in Monterey right across from the trail. On the day we visited we road 15 miles and I loved every mile of it. 1. Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail spans 18 mi.
I have urged Monterey County to either fix this section of the trail it or close it. 189 trails with 1,919 photos
It is truly a beautiful place and urge people to come see this place themselves.I parked in Sand City to start my ride, I used the Costco parking lot, I wouldn't do that again.
Will definitely do again .I rode part of this trail last week, from Pacific Grove up to the town of Seaside. (Pacific Grove) and Haro St. and Merritt St./SR 183 (Castroville)Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! The trail technically "ends" in Pacific Grove, at Lover's Point - but I continued on the road, via Ocean View Blvd, to Asilomar(Sunset Drive). You can continue south around Ocean View Blvd and Sunset Drive past the Asilomar Beach on to the 17 mile drive which allows bikes at no charge.I have enjoyed this trail many times over the past 20 years, but I recently was thrown off my bike and suffered a concussion because part of the trail is very treacherous due to large underlying tree roots. Adventurous bikers can follow a rural route that parallels Hwy 1 north towards a rec. Heading south through rolling sand dunes, I saw very little to no mid-morning foot or bike traffic, until I reached the Seaside/Monterey boundary, at Dennis the Menace Park.
Recognized as one of the best in the world, the aquarium exhibits a wide array of sea creatures, from a giant octopus to nearly two dozen species of shark. The trail continues north from Seaside along Highway 1 through the former Fort Ord to Marina where it then follows the old Sothern Pacific Rail line along Delmonte Blvd. "It makes us feel connected to our community and the natural beauty. Every mile offers scenic vistas and wildlife viewing, including harbor seals, sea otters, sea lions, birds and sometimes even whales!The trail runs over the old Southern Pacific railroad tracks that serviced Cannery Row during the famed sardine era. This wonderful coastal rail-trail currently extends 18 miles from Pacific Grove to Castroville and is regarded as one of the most scenic long trails in California.The trail follows the former Southern Pacific Railroad line, which was once used to transfer goods between the historic fishing town of Monterey and the rest of northern California. Several local businesses offer bicycle, kayak, surfboard, paddle board, in-line skate and surrey (canopied quadricycles capable of seating up to six people) rentals along the path. I turned around at Seaside because I got tired of the traffic noise, hilly terrain, and exhaust fumes.
Walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and skaters are permitted.Your help and cooperation in these Coastal Trail Etiquette guidelines will help make the Trail a fun and safe place for everyone.