Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 5.02 Miles
The Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail is a 5.02 mile trail in the Ventana Wilderness in Monterey County . The trial starts at Highway 1 accross the highway from Kirk Creek Camp, the trail connects to the Stone Ridge Trail (4E13). As the trail climbs from Highway 1 to theVincente Flat Camp (1630 feet) you have amazing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. About halfway up the trail a small camp named Espinosa Camp (1700 feet) is a great place to stop for a break or an overnight trip.
Trail Details
- Trail #: 4E17
- Wilderness Area: Ventana
- County: Monterey County
- Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
- Trail-head Latitude: 35.99018
- Trail-head Longitude: -121.495
- Trail Condition: Kind of Good - Little to no bushwacking and easily followable
- Topo Maps:
Activities & Features: - Backpacking
- Day Hiking
- Panoramic Views
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wilderness Camping
Trail Stats
- Total Elevation Gain: + 3816 feet.
- Total Elevation Loss: - 2337 feet.
- Overall Average Slope Gain: + 17 %.
- Overall Average Slope Loss: - 19 %.
- Kilometers: (km)
- Meters: (m)
- Miles: (mi)
- Feet: (ft)
- Average Slope: (%)
Trail Camps
Survey Photos:
Patrick Morgan - 03-23-2024
Patrick Morgan - 03-23-2024
Submitted Trail Reports
-
Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail Survey - 03-23-2024 - by Patrick MorganLink: Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail Date: 03-23-2024 Surveyor Name: Patrick Morgan Trail description: The trail is beautiful and in mostly good condition. Up to Espinoza camp, the trail is well marked, graded, easy to follow. After Espinoza, there are a number of down trees. The water source along the trail after Espinoza is difficult to access because of one. Most are passable, but there is one, about a quarter mile before Vicente Flat, that was very difficult to cross. It required some climbing and creativity, but it was possible. Bushwhacking might be necessary for some on that section. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work Condition details: downed trees Images:
Wizard rock - Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail Survey - 05-22-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Kirk Creek Trail / Vicente Falt Trail Date: 05-22-2022 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: Trail ofcourse is intermitant with poisen oak. A few spots with erosion requiring careful footing. Water is running just past Espinoza camp and past Vincente flats. Only stayed at Vincente Flats so I am not sure how much past Vincente the water is running. Again lots of poisen oak at the camp. Beware some campers were not diligent about burring their feces and tissues. So Beware and please leave no trace, Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow
Leave A Trail Report
Survey / Report Form - Please click this box to open the form.Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
