Things to Do around Salinas

Salinas offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes from the Salinas Valley to mountain ranges and coastal proximity. Komoot users have shared 56 routes across these sports.

Popular hiking spots include Toro County Park, with nearly 20 miles (32 km) of trails, and Fort Ord National Monument, offering varied terrain. Jacks Peak Park provides an easy 0.9-mile (1.4 km) loop trail. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Salinas guide.

Yes, Jacks Peak Park offers an easy 0.9-mile (1.4 km) loop trail ideal for walking and birdwatching, with facilities like restrooms and picnic tables. The Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge also has easy walking trails, including the 1.6-mile (2.6 km) Beach Trail and the 1.2-mile (1.9 km) River Loop Trail.

Road cyclists can explore routes like the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail – Salinas River crossing loop, a 55.2-mile (88.8 km) route. The Lone Cypress Viewpoint – Monterey Bay Coastal Trail loop is another option at 46 miles (74 km). More routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Salinas guide.

Toro County Park is a popular destination for mountain bikers, with routes like the challenging Pipeline Loop. Fort Ord National Monument also offers diverse terrain, including the Goat Trail loop (12.6 miles / 20.3 km) and the Fort Ord MTB trailhead loop from East Garrison (6.6 miles / 10.6 km). Consult the MTB Trails around Salinas guide for more information.

Salinas is recognized for gravel biking, with local gravel roads like Oil Well Road, Sandy Ridge Road, and Sandstone Ridge Road offering varied landscapes. Fort Ord National Monument also provides diverse terrain suitable for gravel biking. A dedicated guide is available: Gravel biking around Salinas.

Key parks for outdoor activities include Toro County Park, covering 4,756 acres with extensive hiking and mountain biking trails. Fort Ord National Monument offers varied terrain for hiking, gravel biking, and mountain biking. Jacks Peak Park provides easy trails and amenities.

The Salinas region is characterized by the fertile Salinas Valley, bordered by the Gabilan and Santa Lucia mountain ranges. Rolling hills, oak woodlands, and the Salinas River are prominent features. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean also provides coastal paths and views.

Salinas is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 13,000 visitors exploring the region. Users have contributed to an average route rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars across 56 routes.

Komoot offers several guides for Salinas, including Hiking around Salinas, Road Cycling Routes around Salinas, Gravel biking around Salinas, MTB Trails around Salinas, Cycling around Salinas, and Running Trails around Salinas.

The official website for the City of Salinas is salinas.gov. For general inquiries, the phone number is +1-831-758-7381. For Recreation and Parks services, the phone number is +1-831-758-7306.