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Wild Recovery San Jose, California

April 21, 2007 Garland Ranch Regional Park

The Place

        Located just a few miles inland from the spectacular Big Sur coast, Garland Ranch's more subtle charm make it a favorite escape from tourists for the local residents. After crossing over the fast moving Carmel Valley River flanked by cottonwood trees, a network of trails and horse paths wind up past waterfalls and through sycamore forests to the inland vistas of Carmel Valley. 

Getting There

        DIRECTIONS:  From San Jose take Highway 101 South approx. 50 miles. Take Hwy 156 West for 6 miles until it becomes Hwy 1 South. Follow approx. 18 miles to CARMEL VALLEY RD / CR-G16 East. Turn left and follow 8.6 miles. Parking lot and visitor center are on the right side just before the village of Carmel Valley.

Drive time is 1 hour 30 minutes – Parking Free – Dogs allowed on leash

Walking the Walk

        (Level 2.5 - Miles: 6 - Elevation ~1000')  

Know Before You Go

        Drive time is 1 hour 30 minutes – Parking Free – Dogs allowed on leash