Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, (831) 372-3196, mprpd.org/garland-ranch-regional-park
There are few places in the world where, on the very same hike, one can see a waterfall, redwood groves, oak woodlands and panoramic views from a peak. Garland Ranch Regional Park, considered the “grandaddy” of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District system, is one such place, and its extensive network of trails allows hikers – and their dogs – to choose different adventures to arrive at the same stunning destination. In a world increasingly defined by rapid technological change, Garland is a refuge where, year after year, things stay the same. Well… the natural backdrop changes, but slowly.