Jack's Peak 2B Dayhike

Date and Time:
Sat, Jul 4, 2026; 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM  (Pacific)

Organized By: Mount Diablo Group and Santa Cruz Group

Location: Jack's Peak County Park

Map | Directions

Event Organizers:
Steve Bakaley
   slbakaley@gmail.com

***This is NOT a Sierra Club sponsored hike.*** Sierra Club does not assume any liability for this event. I strongly encourage you to sign up on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/santa-cruz-sierra-club/events so that I will have an idea who is coming. Participants will be required sign a liability waiver at the trailhead to release the leader from any liability for mishaps that may occur during the course of this event.

Synopsis: Join Steve Bakaley on a leisurely - moderately paced hike in the beautiful scenic piney ridges of Jack's Peak County Park near Monterey. We'll be doing the entire perimeter of the park with views of Monterey Bay to the north and Carmel Valley to the south. The hike is largely in the forest but does include some exposed areas.

If you wish to hike fast and return early, this is probably not the hike for you. Mellow tolerant hikers welcomed. There are options for those who want to cut the hike short but they will need a trail map and a good sense of direction because not all junctions are marked.

This is not an easy hike. It rollercoasters and has a long uphill section at the end.
 

Distance: 7 miles

Elevation Gain: 1400+ ft of gross uphill

Meet: 10:30 am in the Jack's Peak Parking Area. 

 

Level: Moderate (2B)

Recommended Items: Lunch, snacks. layered clothing, and liquids. Recommend long pants to avoid poison oak and well-fitting hiking boots with good ankle support.

Additional Directions: Take Ca 1 to Ca 68 East toward Salinas. Turn right on Olmstead Rd away from the airport. Take Olmstead Rd to Jack's Peak Rd and turn left through the gateway. Follow the road to the right at the kiosk and continue to the Jack's Peak parking area at the end of the road.

Carpool: Please arrange your own carpools where it is convenient for you. Recommend you use https://www.meetup.com/sanfranciscobay/

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Rain or extreme heat cancels