Jacks Peak Park - Monterey (CA)

5 /5 Maro VanValer-Campbell: Beautiful trails and not too challenging. Brought my dog and he also enjoyed it. The trails are lined with poison oak so be careful but that’s nature for you! A few people had their dogs off leash. Which is NOT allowed. They tried to excuse it saying their dogs are friendly… but what if mine isn’t? Thankfully he is friendly but it’s just really disrespectful to others. Pls keep your dogs on a leash! Watch out for the poison oak and enjoy the views!

5 /5 John Elert: Saw sign for this on way home from brunch in Monterey. Nice views, Sunday sail boat races were about to start.

5 /5 breanna sloan: One thing, your car might take a slight beating on The drive.... That being said, so worth it, such Beautiful views!! Might I add that its nice to see a park that has been kept clean, the trails are well kept, yet nothing takes away from nature. The facilities look like they could use a scrubbing, but still kept stocked. And all maps/notices are updated and clearly visible. No signs of vandalism, no trash floating around. Awesome!!

4 /5 Lisa Zinkie: I went up here to scout out some hiking trails really briefly. I did grab a few photos too. I had read that the poison oak was plentiful here and it was. I’m not sure I want to hike in that stuff. I feel like I need to check it out more closely.

5 /5 Bronxbomber4ever: Update 3/20/24: due to all the trees that were cut down and cleared, its changed some of the character of the trails bringing out more ticks. Even with long sleeves I found a very large tick deeply embedded in my abdomen. I love hiking here any season. Just a beautiful place to be. Im glad its open again. You can tell its been awhile since the trails were used with all the new growth. This just adds to the tranquility of the area.