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Monterey Bay Recreation Trail North-North West Seal Lions
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Monterey, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Monterey Bay Recreation Trail North-North West Seal Lions' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Monterey Bay Recreation Trail North-North West Seal Lions
Well kept trail. Well lit. Enjoyed the beach and checked out some wildlife in the middle of my run. Wish I could skip out on the aromas 😂 but a small price to pay for the experience.
This is a cool trail. I walked on it from the parking lot beneath The Cannery to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. This trial is a paved trail that’s about eight to ten feet wide which allows cyclists and pedestrians. The trail section I walked on is by the water, so you get a nice view of the water, mountains, and sailboats.
Loved this trail! Got in my long run here and it was breathtaking the whole time. I would run here everyday if I could.
We walked this trail just to avoid the crowds on the main roads, and were pleased to find a shared use walkway with a few bonus murals and historical sights along the way. A great alternative to streets, a pleasant walking environment, and not crowded.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail section I walked on is by the water, so you get a nice view of the water, mountains, and sailboats.”
Plan your run at Monterey Bay Recreation Trail North-North West Seal Lions
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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