Hiking Entire Point Lobos Trail Loop near Monterey, California

Join me as I hike the entire Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. I provide tips & info at the end of the video.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:18 Entrance
0:23 Carmelo Meadow Trail
0:42 Granite Point Trail
1:31 Coal Point Chute Trail
1:37 Granite Point Trail
1:46 Whaler's Cabin, North Shore Trail, Whaler's Knoll Trail
2:04 Cypress Grove Trail, Point lobos
2:22 Sea Lion Point Trail
2:30 South Shore Trail
2:55 Weston Beach
3:03 Hidden Beach
3:14 Bird Island Trail, China Cove
3:40 Gibson Beach
4:50 South Plateau Trail
5:12 Exit
5:43 Tips & Info

[@tylersevcik3285]

I found this video from your comment on AllTrails, this is super helpful. Exactly what I've been looking for before I visit with my family soon. Really like the way you organized everything from the summary at the beginning to the review at the end. Thanks for putting this together!

[@LinVaj]

Hey! I was looking for a trial to hike with my little family. Saw your comment on all trails and decided to check out your video. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making this video!

[@Xenor25]

Wow, what a beautiful hike. I've found the video in your AllTrails comment and will choose the commented hike on my planed 2022 West Coast Roadtrip. Thank you for this excellent summary! 😁

[@user-zq9vd5re7l]

beautiful shots man, very calming video too. i was pretty stressed out before watching, and this pretty much calmed me down. thank you

[@palakpandit1051]

Came from Alltrails. Love the video. So thorough.

[@NCGTravel]

thank you ☺️

[@VlogPassport]

Nice Hike. I always love watching your videos! I'm your friend here, keep it up!! 😊👍🏻😊👍🏻❤️❤️

[@amberharned9446]

Great video and thanks for the tips!

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

I loved it. Thank you!

[@johnprice8503]

Beautifully done...thank you very much!....planning a trip in about 6 weeks....definitely adding this

[@Andy-Mesa]

Did this hike today and followed your advice, thanks! Garrapata tomorrow!

[@mayholland2732]

Nice. So nice we live in such a beautiful place.

[@ninameow6984]

1k views hey way to go 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 good luck .. thanks for sharing this what a beautiful nature ❤️

[@matthewdaniels1956]

Thanks!

[@dmeachy]

Excellent presentation. Planning on going there soon. We hope it won't be raining but rain is in the forecast.

[@jeffingels4480]

I've hiked point lobos many times over 40 plus years. Overcrowded mostly imho these days. Good luck getting in even when paying, parking on the busy highway be carefull of traffic. Mixed feelings here about the heavy usage, probably one of the most beautiful coastline areas on the central coast.

[@nurafarabi3102]

Hi Nikko, Nice to meet with you today.

[@belindaflorio2759]

Thank you for this video. I've been to Point Lobos many times for hiking and picnicking and it is always so beautiful. Great job with your video!

[@NCGTravel]

same here, i appreciate the comment!

[@TalinHans]

amazing video! love the shots and editing😍

[@NCGTravel]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@simplyLee666]

Wow dare I say these views looked way better than your Big Sur hike. Thanks for another pleasing video!

[@marcchrislozano5609]

Great stuff Nikko. If you happen to hike Timber top around Big Sur on a sunny day that would be an amazing view!

[@marcchrislozano5609]

@@NCGTravel keep slayin bro 👍🏼💪🏼

[@Jc420BlkEntertainment]

Cool video

[@McLivin410]

Wow, what day did you go? I’ve never seen it this dead. Great video

[@pattyrosato5965]

Thank you for this! I just subscribed :) I found your video from All Trails. Do you know if this trail is ok since the recent storms?

[@NCGTravel]

thanks!! some parts of the trail are muddy and part of the south side of the trail seems to be closed still (hidden beach, bird island trail, gibson beach areas)

[@ellenelectricify]

Is this near China Cove?

[@NCGTravel]

China Cove is apart of the Bird Island Trail 3:14, in between Hidden and Gibson Beach!

[@aloeasmr5634]

Would you say this is toddler friendly

[@aloeasmr5634]

Last question which trail would you recommend to on first, easy short one cause I am also taking my 4 month old?