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Bird Island Trail

A Scenic Trail Atop Pelican Point

Trail on Pacific Ocean, Gibson Creek in Point Lobos State Nature Reserve near Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The trail starts at the Reserve’s southernmost parking area. Round trip: 0.8 mile (1.3 km). Habitats: pine forest, coastal scrub, rocky shores. Provides access to two sandy beaches and views of Bird Island and China Cove. Fully accessible via the ADA-conforming trail that starts near the end of the parking lot and passes the restrooms on its way to the top of the staircase.

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Length

0.6mi

Surface

Gravel (0.4mi)

Dirt (939ft)

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Santa Lucia Montane Chaparral & Woodlands

Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains

Santa Lucia Coastal Forest and Woodland