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Gamboa Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 4.39 Miles

The Gamboa Trail is a scenic 4.39 mile trail in the Ventana Wilderness in Monterey County . The trail connects Stone Ridge Trail (4E13) and the North Coast Ridge Trail (3E10). The trail has a junction midway with the Cone Peak Trail (4E12).

Trail Details

  • Trail #: 4E11
  • Wilderness Area: Ventana
  • County: Monterey County
  • Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
  • Trail Condition: Kind of Good - Little to no bushwacking and easily followable
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  • Activities & Features:
    • Backpacking
    • Day Hiking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Wilderness Camping



Trail Stats

  • Total Elevation Gain: + 3590 feet.
  • Total Elevation Loss: - 1460 feet.
  • Overall Average Slope Gain: + 22 %.
  • Overall Average Slope Loss: - 18 %.
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Submitted Trail Reports

Gamboa Trail Survey - 02-02-2020 - by Everett Amburn
Link: Gamboa Trail
Date: 02-02-2020
Surveyor Name:Everett Amburn
Trail description:From Goat Camp to the ridge the trail is easy to follow, but has growth across it. In other words, brambles to the point where we took our packs off and had to crawl under the growth. Once on the ridge it's clear until Trail Camp.
Mode of transport:Hike
Trail condition:Needs some work
Condition details:Easy to Follow but...
Gamboa Trail Survey - 10-29-1916 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Gamboa Trail
Date: 10-29-1916
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Trail description:A neat writeup found by Big Sur Kate about the creation of the Gamboa Trail from 1916.  Enjoy:

Mode of transport:Array
Trail condition:Non existent


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Last Updated: Wednesday, March 2, 2016



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