Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Trip 69
HIGHWAY 1 TO VILLA CREEK CAMP
LENGTH AND TYPE: 5.6-mile out-and-back
RATING: Moderate
TRAIL CONDITION: Clear, poison oak
HIGHLIGHTS: Gorgeous coastal views en route to a redwood-lined camp
TO REACH THE TRAILHEAD:
The Cruikshank Trailhead is on the east side of Highway
1, 0.6 mile south of the Villa Creek bridge, 66 miles south of Carmel, and 4.5 miles
north of the abandoned Salmon Creek Station. Park at the small turnout on Highway 1
adjacent to the trailhead. There are no facilities or water at the trailhead.
TRIP SUMMARY:
From Highway 1, you'll climb the Cruikshank Trail east along Villa
Creek's steep south canyon wall, then descend the Buckeye Trail north to cool,
redwood-fringed Villa Creek Camp.
