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Ocean Air Elementary Ridge Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …San Diego
  5. Carmel Mountain Preserve
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“This trail passes vernal pools and features good views. ”

Matthew Kidd
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0.8

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Point to Point

407' 124 m

High

371' 113 m

Low

48' 15 m

Up

11' 3 m

Down

2%

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5%

Max Grade (3°)

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Family Friendly Hikers can see fairy shrimp during wet winters and sometimes hear frogs.

Stay out of vernal pools.

Description

Along this trail, there are good views north, east, and south. At the start of trail, near the Ocean Air Elementary School, there are some lovely vernal pools, home to fairy shrimp and tadpoles during winter. This is a great way to start your journey on this short trail!

Flora & Fauna

Fairy shrimp, tadpoles, and the rare short leaved Dudleya

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Matthew Kidd
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Carmel Mountain Preserve

#31577

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#3

in Carmel Mountain Preserve

#3,554

in California

#31,577

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