2023 Race for Open Space
This April & May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year's Race for Open Space has something for you. Throughout April & May, you can run/walk/hike ... Read More
Guided: Arroyo Seco Ranch (8.5mi) | May 6
Arroyo Seco Meet at Wild Goose Café 18 E Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CAThis 8.5-mile guided hike is an extension of Big Sur Land Trust's typical guided hike offering and will take you up to a phenomenal viewpoint of the ranch and surrounding wilderness areas. You will hike out and back across steep, rolling oak woodlands, grasslands, and creek crossings within the Arroyo Seco River watershed. Shuttle and carpool logistics will be coordinated ... Read More
Carmel River FREE Tour | May 12
Big Sur Land Trust's Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CR FREE) project is one of the most extensive and important multi-benefit flood protection and riparian habitat restoration efforts on the Central Coast. Using a nature-based green infrastructure approach, it will reclaim the southern floodplain to direct water away from developed areas north of the river. Our hike will be a ... Read More
Carmel River FREE Tour | May 12
Big Sur Land Trust's Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CR FREE) project is one of the most extensive and important multi-benefit flood protection and riparian habitat restoration efforts on the Central Coast. Using a nature-based green infrastructure approach, it will reclaim the southern floodplain to direct water away from developed areas north of the river. Our hike will be a ... Read More
Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) – Fun Run | May 27
Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CAThis May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) - Fun Run ... Read More
Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi) | May 27
Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CAThis May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi) This is the second ... Read More
Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi) | May 27
Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CAThis May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi) A beautiful ... Read More
Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21mi) – Runners Only Except By Prior Approval | May 27
Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CAThis May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21mi) - Runners Only Except ... Read More
Volunteer for Race for Open Space | May 27
Calling all volunteers! Are you interested in volunteering on Saturday, April 1 as a course monitor, parking attendant, course sweep, or photographer? Sign up to volunteer >>
Carmel River FREE Tour | September 15
Big Sur Land Trust's Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CR FREE) project is one of the most extensive and important multi-benefit flood protection and riparian habitat restoration efforts on the Central Coast. Using a nature-based green infrastructure approach, it will reclaim the southern floodplain to direct water away from developed areas north of the river. Our hike will be a ... Read More