Ishxenta SP

MPRPD Palo Corona Back Country - San Jose Creek

Accessible through Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District's partnership with California State Parks, this all day, strenuous nature hike will lead you to a small hunting cabin and nearby orchard that still stand as remnants of the former ranch’s agricultural past. This route starts with a shuttle to the Ishxenta State Park San Jose Creek trailhead.

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Instructors: Andrea Eisler, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist
Ages 18+
May 2 and September 12 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Palo Corona Park Plaza Entry, Carmel
Elevation change: Approx. 2300 ft.
Distance: Approx. 14 miles.
Hiking poles strongly recommended.