Location Name - Jacks Peak Road / Jacks Peak Park
Monterey

County: Monterey
Region: *Central
Location ID: 10105912


Website:
https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/jacks-peak/ (Website)

Email: [email protected]

 
Categories:
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - County Parks / Regional Parks
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas
TRANSPORTATION - *
TRANSPORTATION - Roads / Highways
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline

Tags/Keywords: Coastal, Wilderness

Description:
Jacks Peak County Park is a perfect spot for a day hike. Located in Monterey, Jacks Peak County Park has fossils from the Miocene epoch, stunning vistas of Monterey Bay and Carmel Valley, and one of the only remaining natural stands of Monterey Pine trees in the United States. It is also a great spot for a picnic, with picnic tables located close to restrooms, some with grills. Jacks Peak County Park is celebrated by birders for the many species it houses and is part of the Central Coast Birding Trail.

Site Condition:
Jacks Peak Park has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Almost 8.5 miles of horseback riding and hiking trails wind through cathedral-like forests and to breathtaking ridge top vistas. The Skyline Self-Guided Nature Trail traverses the summit of Jacks Peak and features fossils from the Miocene epoch. Brochures describing features along the trail are available at the entrance station or a digital version is available below. Visitors can also enjoy other passive activities including nature study, photography or picnics. Wood and Charcoal fires are prohibited in Jacks Peak Park - BBQs are limited to propane only.

General Notes:
updated 06.22.18 CAO / 5.8.2020 lm

Jurisdictions::
Monterey County, MONTEREY COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Zone: N

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 36.6002378, y coordinate: -121.8946761

Contacts:
Nordstrand, Karen *
Film Commissioner, Monterey County Film Commission
801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite 104, Monterey, CA 93940 USA
831.646.0910 Phone 1
831.594.9410 Mobile
831.655.9250 Fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
https://filmmonterey.org/contact/

* Key Contact


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