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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Find kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks for families in Salinas.

Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

17301-17399 Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA 95070, United States

West Glenwood Preserve

West Glenwood Preserve

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300-414 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Park with ocean beach & bluff-top views. A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay.

Parking lot, Beach Range Rd, Marina, CA 93933, United States

Fort Ord Dunes Trail

Fort Ord Dunes Trail

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1002-1000 1st St, Seaside, CA 93955

Castle Rock Trail

Castle Rock Trail

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15000 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95033

Trailhead, Lexington Dam Loop

Trailhead, Lexington Dam Loop

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Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Natural area with mountain biking trails. Scenic forested park featuring redwoods, natural springs & a series of cycling trails.

29400 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033, United States

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Outdoor destination for hiking & biking. Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003, United States

Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4289 Casa Loma Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Marsh preserve with trails & ample fauna. Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails.

1700 Elkhorn Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Hiking trails, wildlife & dramatic views. 18,000-acre wilderness area in mountainous terrain with hiking trails, wildlife & valley views.

Mt Umunhum Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Hiking, boating & fishing destination. Scenic park & reservoir featuring hiking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & shoreline fishing.

17770 Alma Bridge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

Demanding trails in a dog-friendly space. This 270-acre site welcomes dogs & provides challenging trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians.

Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

Jacks Peak Park

Jacks Peak Park

Pine forest hikes & vista views. Hiking & horseback trails wind 8+ miles through a Monterey pine forest to a peak with vista views.

25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd, Monterey, CA 93940

Huckleberry Hill Loop Trailhead

Huckleberry Hill Loop Trailhead

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1200 Veterans Dr, Monterey, CA 93940

Carmel Meadows trail

Carmel Meadows trail

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Cuesta Way, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, United States

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Coastal hikes, diving & a whaling museum. Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, United States

ZQP Trail to Beach

ZQP Trail to Beach

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1 Hacienda Carmel, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, United States

Whaler's Knoll Lookout

Whaler's Knoll Lookout

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Whaler, s Knoll Trail, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, United States

Mission Trail Park

Mission Trail Park

Nature preserve with 5 miles of trails. Former estate that is now a 33-acre nature preserve with 5 miles of trails through pine & redwood.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, United States

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