Hike notes:
Dutra Flat Loop
Baldwin Ranch Road (dirt), County Line Ridge Usetrail, Murry Mine Track, Salmon Creek Trail
Round Trip: 15 miles, 4400 ft.gain
Map+Photos
Route metrics & trail conditions
Printable map
For additional water information check individual camp descriptions on interactive map.
• Baldwin Ranch Road (dirt) is gated, never seen a vehicle on it.
• Dutra Usetrail allows shorter route for those experienced in wilderness off-trail route finding
Big Sur hiking information
Dutra Flat Loop
Baldwin Ranch Road (dirt), County Line Ridge Usetrail, Murry Mine Track, Salmon Creek Trail
Round Trip: 15 miles, 4400 ft.gain
Map+Photos
Route metrics & trail conditions
Printable map
Overview
Attractions are coastal and inland views from coastal ridgeline and large grassy meadows.
Camps
Dutra Flat Camp or dispersed camping.
Cattle may seasonally be found around Dutra Flat Camp making it unattractive - suggest camping at Dutra homestead instead.
Perennial spring at Dutra Flat Camp, nearby creek at Dutra homestead. For additional water information check individual camp descriptions on interactive map.
Access
72 hour parking allowed along CA Route 1 at trialhead.
Notes
• North end of Murry Mine Track can get brushy/obscure. • Baldwin Ranch Road (dirt) is gated, never seen a vehicle on it.
• Dutra Usetrail allows shorter route for those experienced in wilderness off-trail route finding
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