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Ocean Air Elementary Ridge Trail

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 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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Miles

0.8

KM

99%

Runnable

407' 124 m

High

371' 113 m

Low

48' 15 m

Up

11' 3 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

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

#32136

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#3

in Carmel Mountain Preserve

#3,561

in California

#32,136

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