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Big Sur Land Trust Opens New Public Trail in Carmel Valley

“South Bank Trail” offers new recreational opportunity and connection to public lands as part of “Experience Carmel River”

The Big Sur Land Trust announced today the opening of the South Bank Trail, a 1.5 mile long ADA accessible pedestrian and bicycle path located on the south side of the Carmel R... Read More

Welcome to The Big Sur Land Trust

Monterey County is a magnificent natural world. Its unique blend of land and sea, of people and nature, creates a landscape where communities are held in a rare and delicate balance with their natural surroundings.

The Big Sur Land Trust is committed to pursuing land and water conservation work that strengthens our communities and inspires a stewardship ethic so that Monterey County can maintain its unique and special place in the world. The goal and commitment of The Big Sur Land Trust is to pursue resource conservation that supports the well-being of land and people and sustains our region’s unique quality of life for us all.