What we’re about
The Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group is for people who enjoy hiking, being outdoors and socializing. We explore many areas throughout the Monterey Peninsula, BigSur/ Ventana Wilderness, and Santa Cruz Mountains. On occasion, we will offer events out of the area. Hikes are generally for most levels; from 4 mile hikes with minimal elevation gain to 20 mile expeditions with significant elevation gain. Hikes may be scheduled on any day of the week and usually last between 3-5 hours. For those interested in multi-day activities, there will be some car camping or backpacking trips.
Please be advised that we are not a walking group and therefore do not expect to see many short hikes (less than 3 miles) over level terrain . Please match the hike to your skill level.
Please join us for our next hike!
Disclaimer: The Organizers are not professional guides and do not have certified training nor insurance. As you are aware, inherent hazards and risks are associated with hiking and all other physical activity. You are responsible for your own safety and health. The individual hike Organizer is not in charge of this hike, but simply going on a hike and inviting others to join.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Big Sur Volunteer Day with CA State ParksAndrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, CA
Each month, we'll be visiting either Pfeiffer Big Sur or Andrew Molera State Park for a morning of volunteer activities. Projects vary seasonally, but may include: weeding invasive species, planting native plants, fixing fences, etc. This event is sponsored by the Monterey District of CA State Parks
Visit our volunteer events page for this month's project!
WHAT WE ARE DOING: Project varies each month! Check out our upcoming volunteer event page for details (if I haven't already updated them here)
WHERE TO MEET: Meet at the main Parking Lot of Andrew Molera State Park and we will shuttle to the project site. (Double check the meeting location on our upcoming volunteer event page)
WHAT TO BRING: Water, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hat, and snacks. Gloves, tools, and training will be provided.
Please email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov with any questions!
- Volunteer at Monastery Beach with CA State ParksMonastery Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Come on out to our volunteer day at Carmel River State Beach!
Afterwards, take a beautiful hike along the coast from Monastery Beach out to the Carmel River mouth. This event is sponsored by the Monterey District of California State Parks.
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
This month we are returning to Monastery Beach at the southern end of the park to remove invasive wild mustard. Visit our Upcoming Volunteer Events page for this month's project details.WHERE TO MEET: Monastery Beach
WHAT TO BRING: Water, sunscreen, snacks, and hat. Gloves, tools, and training provided.
Please email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov with any questions!
- Special Event! San Jose Creek Broom Bash with CA State Parks and MPRPDMonastery Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Be part of one of our longest running volunteer projects! Join us at Ishxenta State Park (across HWY 1 from Point Lobos) for a morning of pulling invasive French Broom from the beautiful Monterey Pine forest.
Volunteers must be comfortable walking and working in difficult terrain, off-trail, and in areas with poison oak, steep slopes, and ticks.
WHAT WE ARE DOING: Special Event! This month we're teaming up with volunteers from the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District for a special Broom Bash in beautiful San Jose Canyon. We'll work on removing French Broom on the border between Ishxenta State Park and Palo Corona Regional Park. We will shuttle to the trailhead, then hike to the project site together (~1 mile each way).
Space is limited! Please RSVP to Volunteer.Monterey@parks.ca.gov.
WHERE TO MEET: Look for the State Parks van at the south end of the large pullout between Monastery Beach and the entrance to Point Lobos. We'll shuttle to the work site from there!
WHAT TO BRING: Water, closed-toe hiking shoes, pants, long sleeved shirt, sunscreen, hat. Gloves and snacks will be provided.
HIGH WINDS and/or STORMS will cancel this event!
Please email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov with any questions!
