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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
The trailhead is clearly signed, with the dirt path heading right toward the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
The path follows through the meadows before reaching the ocean's side.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
Views of nearby Monastery Beach, also a part of the Carmel River State Beach, from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
A bench with views of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve across the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
Part of the protected dramatic coastline of Carmel River State Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
Carmel River State Beach with Point Lobos in the distance.
Shaun Hunter
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04/12/2021
Carmel's scenic flowers line the path in places.
Shaun Hunter
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04/12/2021
Just before reaching the beach, the path forks, where hikers can climb a small bluff to views over the beach and river lagoon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
Wild flowers dot the hillside above the lagoon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
Where Carmel River meets the sea.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/12/2021
Parking is very limited, with a few spots along the short road right off of Highway 1.

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